English–French

“tease” in French

French

Alsocharrier · taquiner

Pronunciation

IPA/moke/

Example

Ils se moquent souvent de son accent.

They often tease him about his accent.

Illustration for moquer (tease)

How to say “tease” in French

“Tease” in French is moquer.

A person is made to look small by laughter or ridicule, from playful teasing to open contempt.

Full entry for moquer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with moquer

On ne doit pas se moquer des autres.

One must not mock others.

Tips for using moquer

  • In its common pronominal form, se moquer de takes de before the target, as in se moquer de son accent.

Other French words for “tease”

Arrête de me charrier, s'il te plaît.

Stop teasing me, please.

Ne me taquine pas, s'il te plaît.

Please don't tease me.

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