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caper

UK
/ˈkeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/

Translations

capernoun
capers
pl
UK
/ˈkeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/
The children enjoyed a caper in the park, laughing and jumping around.
Les enfants ont fait une cabriole dans le parc, en riant et en sautant partout.
A caper was growing against the sun-baked wall, its buds ready for harvest.
Un câprier poussait contre le mur chauffé par le soleil, ses boutons prêts à être récoltés.
The chef added capers to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
Le chef a ajouté des câpres à la salade pour relever le goût.
farceFamilier; pour une plaisanterie ou une espièglerie.
The teenagers planned a caper to surprise their friend on his birthday.
Les adolescents ont préparé une farce pour surprendre leur ami à son anniversaire.
Additional translations
coupDans un contexte policier ou d’arnaque.
Synonyms
escapade
shenanigan
adventure
frolic
prank
caperverb
capered
Past Simple
capered
Past Participle
capering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkeɪpə/
US
/ˈkeɪpər/
The children capered around the playground, full of energy and laughter.
Les enfants cabraient dans la cour de récréation, pleins d’énergie et de rires.
s’ébattrePour une agitation vive et joueuse, surtout pour des animaux ou des enfants.
The young goats capered around the field, causing trouble wherever they went.
Les jeunes chèvres s’ébattaient dans le champ, semant le désordre partout où elles passaient.
Synonyms
skip
prance
leap
gambol
frolic
dance
caperadjective
UK
/ˈkeɪ.pə/
US
/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/
Used attributively to denote something relating to a caper (an escapade or crime adventure).
Additional translations
rocambolesqueSurtout en parlant d’un film ou d’une intrigue criminelle pleine de péripéties.

Definitions

capernoun
A playful leap or jump.
The children enjoyed a caper in the park, laughing and jumping around.
A prank or mischievous activity.
The teenagers planned a caper to surprise their friend on his birthday.
A type of pickled flower bud used as a seasoning or garnish.
The chef added capers to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
An escapade or adventure, often involving crime.
The movie was about a daring caper to steal a priceless painting.
The Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa) whose pickled flower buds are known as capers.
A caper was growing against the sun-baked wall, its buds ready for harvest.
caperverb
To skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
The children capered around the playground, full of energy and laughter.
To engage in a mischievous or playful activity.
The young goats capered around the field, causing trouble wherever they went.
caperadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a caper (an escapade or crime adventure).
The director is famous for his stylish caper movies.
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