Meaning of "jape" in English

"Jape" is a noun that refers to a practical joke or a trick played on someone to amuse or deceive. It often conveys a sense of playful mischief or light-hearted fun rather than malice. Historically, it's been used to describe acts intended to provoke laughter, relying on wit or humor. A "jape" can also imply verbal teasing or banter. Over time, its usage has diminished, but it still retains a niche appeal in comedic literature or dialogue. The word reflects the lightness and cheerfulness typically associated with humor.

Meaning of "thomas joubert" in French

"Thomas Joubert" is a common French personal name generally used to refer to an individual rather than conveying a specific meaning. In French, names do not carry intrinsic definitions like nouns or verbs. The cultural significance of any personal name, including "Thomas Joubert," would rely on the popularity, historical figures, or fictional characters that bear the same name. Without a cultural context or reference, "Thomas Joubert" functions as any typical name one might encounter in France.

Pronunciation of "jape" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /dʒeɪp/

The word "jape" is pronounced with a soft 'j' sound, similar to 'j' in "jump," followed by a long 'a' sound as in "ape." There are minimal regional variations in pronunciation across English-speaking areas, mainly due to its status as a somewhat archaic term. However, it might be spoken with different intonations or emphases depending on local dialects.

Pronunciation of "thomas joubert" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /to.ma ʒu.bɛʁ/

"Thomas Joubert" should be pronounced with the smooth, continuous flow typical of French phonology. The "th" is pronounced as a hard 't,' "omas" as "oma," and "Joubert" with a soft 'j,' as in 'measure.' Certain regions may emphasize different syllables lightly, but overall, it retains a consistent pronunciation across France.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. He played a jape on his friend by hiding his book.
    (Il a fait une farce à son ami en cachant son livre.)

  2. The medieval jester was known for his japes.
    (Le bouffon médiéval était connu pour ses plaisanteries.)

  3. Their conversation was full of japes and laughter.
    (Leur conversation était pleine de plaisanteries et de rires.)

  4. She couldn't stop laughing at his clever jape.
    (Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de rire de sa farce intelligente.)

  5. The jape he played was all in good fun.
    (La farce qu'il a jouée était tout à fait innocente.)

  6. Jokes and japes filled the room during the party.
    (Des blagues et des farces ont rempli la pièce pendant la fête.)

  7. His jape lightened the mood of the meeting.
    (Sa plaisanterie a détendu l'atmosphère de la réunion.)

  8. The jape was unexpected but amusing.
    (La farce était inattendue mais amusante.)

  9. Their friendship was built on japes and shared humor.
    (Leur amitié était basée sur des plaisanteries et un humour partagé.)

  10. His witty jape caught everyone's attention.
    (Sa plaisanterie spirituelle a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jape" in English

Synonyms: joke, prank, trick, jest, hoax, gag, tease, banter, quip, caper.

Antonyms: seriousness, soberness, sincerity, gravity, solemnity, earnestness, truth, reality, authenticity, maturity.

Similar Words: joke, jest, prank, hoax, fool, mock, tease, laugh, chaff, rib.

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