Also means
prank
Usage Note
Blague is the standard informal word for a joke or a prank in everyday French. The phrase sans blague! ('no joke!' / 'seriously?') is a very common exclamation of surprise. Blagueur describes someone who jokes around a lot. It is squarely informal; in formal writing, plaisanterie is preferred.
Examples
"Il raconte toujours des blagues."
Natural Translation
He always tells jokes.
Literal Translation
He tells always some jokes
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