Skip to content

blaguer

to joke, kid around

verb blah-GEH Rare

Usage Note

Blaguer is informal and friendly — closer to 'to kid' or 'to joke around' than the neutral plaisanter. Tu blagues ! is a common exclamation meaning 'You're joking!' or 'No way!' The noun une blague (a joke, prank) is equally colloquial. Register: casual speech; avoid in formal writing.

Examples

"Il blague tout le temps, c'est son caractère."

Natural Translation

He jokes around all the time, that's just his character.

Explore French by topic