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play in French

play in French is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

play in French

jeu
noun
pièce
noun
pièce de théâtre
noun
jouer
verb
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
amuser
verb
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
jouer
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
interpréter
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
jouer (à)
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
jouer
verb
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
jouer
verb
lancer
verb
mettre
verb
reproduire
verb
tourner
verb

What does "play" mean?

  1. verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
    "The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
  2. verb To take part in a sport or game.
    "She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
  3. verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
    "He plays the guitar in a local band."
  4. verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
    "She played the lead role in the school production."

play in a sentence

  • The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
  • Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
  • She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
  • He plays the guitar in a local band.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "play" in French?

"play" in French is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

How do you use "play" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In French, "play" is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre.

Are there other ways to say "play" in French?

Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "play": jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre, jouer, amuser, interpréter.

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