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playful in French

playful in French is joueur, enjoué, folâtre — playful means fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

playful in French

joueur
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
enjoué
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
folâtre
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

What does "playful" mean?

  1. adj Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.
    "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose."
  2. adj Not meant seriously; done in a joking or teasing spirit.
    "She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking."
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playful in a sentence

  • The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose.
  • He has a playful sense of humour that puts everyone at ease.
  • She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking.

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What is "playful" in French?

"playful" in French is joueur, enjoué, folâtre. playful means: Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

How do you use "playful" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose." In French, "playful" is joueur, enjoué, folâtre.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "playful": joueur, enjoué, folâtre.

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