humour

Definitions of humour
  1. noun
    the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous
    synonyms: sens de l'humour
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    enjouement
    a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
  2. noun
    a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
    synonyms: boutade
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    ironie, sarcasme
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
    repartie
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
    blague, plaisanterie
    a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
    caricature, imitation
    a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
    bande dessinée
    a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
    plaisanterie
    verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
    raillerie
    light teasing repartee
    plaisanterie leste
    an indelicate joke
    imitation
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
    jeu de mots
    a humorous play on words
    album de bandes dessinées, bande dessinée
    a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book
    type of:
    contenu, sujet
    what a communication that is about something is about
  3. noun
    activity characterized by good humor
    synonyms: jovialité
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    civilités, plaisanterie
    an agreeable or amusing remark
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    divertissement, détente, récréation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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