jouer de

Definitions of jouer de
  1. verb
    perform music on (a musical instrument)
    synonyms: jouer
    jouer
    play on an instrument
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    jouer un accord
    play chords on (a string instrument)
    battre, jouer de la batterie
    play a percussion instrument
    jouer de la harpe
    play the harp
    jouer du violon
    play the violin or fiddle
    jouer de la trompette
    play or blow on the trumpet
    type of:
    faire sonner, sonner
    cause to sound
  2. verb
    engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    synonyms: jouer
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    type of:
    agir
    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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