French Conversation · Level 112
59 words
French word
farceur
Pronunciation
IPA/faʁsœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounjoker
Example
C'est un farceur.
He's a joker.
More examples
Au travail, il joue souvent le rôle du farceur.
At work, he often plays the role of the prankster.
Core concept
A joker whose mischievous acts are meant to entertain rather than cause serious harm.
Common phrases
un farceur
a prankster
un vrai farceur
a real prankster
faire le farceur
act like a prankster
Similar words
blagueur: A joker who enjoys telling jokes and often makes those around him laugh.
plaisantin: A lighthearted joker who entertains people with mild jokes or practical jokes.
Definition in French
Personne qui aime faire des plaisanteries ou de petites farces pour amuser les autres.
Word origin
Farceur is formed from French farce and the suffix -eur for a person associated with an action, and farce developed from Old French farce linked to Latin farcire, 'to stuff'.
Usage tips
- Farceur can sound affectionate or mildly critical, depending on whether the behavior is viewed as amusing or annoying.