jest

UK
/dʒɛst/
US
/dʒɛst/
jestnoun
jests
pl
UK
/dʒɛst/
US
/dʒɛst/
Traductions
His comment was meant as a jest, but it offended some people.
Son commentaire était censé être une plaisanterie, mais il a offensé certaines personnes.
Traductions supplémentaires
riséeSens soutenu : objet de moquerie.
Définitions
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
His comment was meant as a jest, but it offended some people.
An object of derision or mockery.
He became the jest of the town after his embarrassing mistake.
jestverb
jested
Past Simple
jested
Past Participle
jesting
Gerund
UK
/dʒɛst/
US
/dʒɛst/
Traductions
He would often jest about his own cooking skills, even though he was quite talented.
Il plaisantait souvent sur ses talents culinaires, alors qu'il était pourtant très doué.
Traductions supplémentaires
badinerSens littéraire ou plus soutenu.
Définitions
To speak or act in a joking manner.
He would often jest about his own cooking skills, even though he was quite talented.