Usage Note
Railler is a somewhat literary verb meaning to mock or ridicule someone. The noun raillerie means mockery or a jibe. Se railler de quelqu'un is the reflexive form meaning to make fun of someone. It is more elevated in register than se moquer de, which is the everyday equivalent.
Examples
"Ses camarades le raillaient souvent."
Natural Translation
His classmates often mocked him.
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