French translation of teased is 
taquiné

Meaning of "teased" in English

"Teased" refers to the act of making fun of someone in a playful, friendly, or sometimes slightly mocking way. It often involves using humor to highlight a person's quirks or mistakes with an intent that can range from friendly jest to mild provocation. Despite its playful nature, teasing can sometimes be hurtful if taken too far or misunderstood. It can also mean to arouse interest or curiosity through teasing remarks or hints, often without full disclosure of the topic at hand.

Meaning of "taquiné" in French

In French, "taquiné" holds a similar meaning to its English counterpart. It signifies the act of playfully mocking or provoking someone, often with humorous intent. The tone behind "taquiné" can be friendly and light-hearted, aimed at amusing the person, but like in English, it can sometimes cross boundaries if not perceived well by the recipient. It's a term commonly used in casual conversation to describe actions or words meant to gently tease or lightly criticize someone.

Pronunciation of "teased" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tiːzd/

Pronunciation Variations: Typically pronounced the same across most English-speaking regions, though slight variations can occur in intonation and emphasis depending on local accents.

Pronunciation of "taquiné" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ta.ki.ne/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation generally remains consistent across French-speaking regions, with slight variations based on regional accents or dialects, affecting intonation and emphasis lightly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He teased his sister about her new haircut. (Il a taquiné sa sœur à propos de sa nouvelle coiffure.)
2. The cat teased the dog by pawing at its tail. (Le chat a taquiné le chien en jouant avec sa queue.)
3. Teased by her friends, she laughed it off. (Taquinée par ses amis, elle l'a pris avec humour.)
4. The children teased the teacher for being clumsy. (Les enfants ont taquiné le professeur pour sa maladresse.)
5. She teased him with hints about his birthday gift. (Elle l'a taquiné avec des allusions à propos de son cadeau d'anniversaire.)
6. He teased the young girl about her freckles. (Il a taquiné la jeune fille à propos de ses taches de rousseur.)
7. The wind teased the leaves into a dance. (Le vent taquinait les feuilles jusqu'à ce qu'elles dansent.)
8. They teased him until he blushed. (Ils l'ont taquiné jusqu'à ce qu'il rougisse.)
9. She was teased for her unusual accent. (Elle a été taquinée pour son accent inhabituel.)
10. He gently teased his dog with a toy. (Il a gentiment taquiné son chien avec un jouet.)

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

Synonyms: mocked, jested, ridiculed, joked, taunted, kidded, chaffed, ragged, bantered, ribbed.

Antonyms: complimented, praised, reassured, encouraged.

Similar Words: provoked, tickled, annoyed, nagged, bothered.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "taquiné" in French

Synonyms: moqué, plaisanté, raillé, charié, blagué, badiné, charrié, chambré, persiflé, tourné en dérision.

Antonyms: complimenté, loué, rassuré, encouragé.

Similar Words: provoqué, contrarié, chatouillé, agacé, ennuyé.

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