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blague

joke

A joke in French is referred to as a 'blague'. This term is used in the same way as in English, to describe a humorous story, prank, or remark intended to provoke laughter.

verb noun

Example sentences using: blague

C'est une blague?

Is this a joke?

This phrase can be used when the speaker finds something hard to believe or ridiculous, and is thus questioning if it is a joke.

J'aime raconter des blagues.

I like to tell jokes.

This sentence can express someone's fondness for humor and making others laugh by sharing jokes.

Cette blague n'est pas drôle.

This joke is not funny.

This statement can be used when a speaker wants to express their opinion that they did not find a particular joke amusing.