Tease en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
to tease: taquiner
Stop teasing me. Arrête de me taquiner.
to tease (metaphoric): mettre en appétit, donner envie
The movie director teased us with a 5 second clip from his upcoming film. Le réalisateur nous a donné envie avec un clip de 5 secondes tiré de son nouveau film.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Please stop teasing me about my new haircut.
US: Ok, I'll tease you about your big nose instead, jumbo!
Exemples
- "Mom : Bruno, Felix is just teasing you."
- "Tease your prospective clients!"
- "I'm just teasing."
- "I was only teasing."
- "Edward : Tease me baby!"
- "Mom : Oh Bruno, Felix is just teasing you."
Exercice 1
After Bruno makes his "final offer", how does Kevin respond?
After Bruno makes his "final offer", how does Kevin respond?
This is incorrect. Kevin doesn't reject Bruno's proposal, he questions whether Bruno is being sincere or not.
There is no indication that Kevin goes dancing with the repairman, but I suppose anything is possible. In any case, this is incorrect.
This is incorrect. Kevin never accepts Bruno's proposal, he questions whether Bruno is being sincere or not.
This is correct. Kevin asks Bruno: "Are you mocking me, sir?". The verb "to mock" shares a similar sense with the verb to "tease". Kevin is asking Bruno if he is "playing with him" or "joking around".
Exercice 2
Philip uses the following term in the dialogue, which is a synonym of "joking around" or "kidding": "Stop me, it's not my fault my trousers have a hole in them".
Philip uses the following term in the dialogue, which is a synonym of "joking around" or "kidding": "Stop teasing me, it's not my fault my trousers have a hole in them".
teasing: "To tease" is a verb which means "to joke around with" or "to mock". For example: They teased me at the office because I was wearing a pink shirt.
Exercice 3
Select the correct definitions for the expressions below which were used in the dialogue:
Suit yourself means ""
I'm just teasing means "".
Suit yourself means ""
I'm just teasing means "".
Select the correct definitions for the expressions below which were used in the dialogue:
Suit yourself means "do whatever you like! 1"
I'm just teasing means "I'm just joking 2".
Suit yourself means "do whatever you like! 1"
I'm just teasing means "I'm just joking 2".
1 do whatever you like!: This is correct. "Suit yourself" is an expression which means "do as you please" or "do what you want to do". For example, "-I'm taking Monday off. -Suit yourself". In the dialogue, when Leonard tells Bruno that he has decided to stay in Bruno's office, Bruno replies "Suit yourself. I have an appointment in a few minutes." Bruno is telling Leonard to stay if he wants to, however Bruno will be leaving for another appointment soon. It also expresses that Bruno doesn't really care that Leonard has decided to go on a hunger strike, and suggests that Leonard's negotiation tactics are not effective.
1 get dressed in a jacket and trousers!: This is incorrect. The expression "suit yourself" has nothing to do with the noun "suit", which describes a jacket and trouser combination often worn in formal situations.
1 I accept your apologies!: This is incorrect. The expression "suit yourself" does not mean "I accept your apologies".
1 don't waste your time!: This is incorrect. The expression "suit yourself" does not mean "don't waste your time".
2 I'm just joking: This is correct. To "tease (someone)" is to mock or make fun of them. In the dialogue, when Bruno says to Leonard: "I admit that French is still used ... in restaurants! I'm just teasing", he means that his statement French being used in restaurants is just a joke, and that he didn't mean any offense by it.
2 I'm just drinking: This is incorrect. To "tease" doesn't mean to drink and never will!
2 I'm just thinking out loud: This is incorrect. To "think out loud" means to express your thoughts vocally, which is not the same meaning as to "tease".
2 I'm just tackling: This is incorrect. To "tackle" means to intercept (in a sporting context), or to make a determined effort to deal with (a difficult task).
Exercice 4
The dialogue includes some useful expressions. Complete the text below by inserting the correct terms.
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and the attention of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to an emotional response. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to potential customers and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine from the competition, in this case, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and the attention of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to an emotional response. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to potential customers and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine from the competition, in this case, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The dialogue includes some useful expressions. Complete the text below by inserting the correct terms.
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and grabs 1 the attention of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to trigger 2 an emotional response. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to tease 3 potential customers and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine stand out 4 from the competition, in this case, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and grabs 1 the attention of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to trigger 2 an emotional response. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to tease 3 potential customers and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine stand out 4 from the competition, in this case, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
1 grabs: This is correct. "To grab" means "to take" or "to seize". Therefore, "to grab the attention (of someone)" is to attract and maintain the attention (of someone)! Example: The action scene at the beginning of the film really GRABBED THE ATTENTION of the audience. In the dialogue, Susie says that Edward needs to create an advert that "grabs the attention of young men". This means the headline needs to make young men stop and read the advert.
1 teases: We don't say "to tease the attention" of someone.
1 triggers: We don't say "to trigger the attention" of someone.
2 trigger: This is correct. To "trigger" is to start or provoke (a reaction, a chain of events or an emotional state). Example: A photo of an abused kitten TRIGGERED an angry reaction from animal rights groups. Susie says that Edward needs to include a headline that "triggers an emotional response" in young men, which means it needs to make young men react emotionally. Note: "to trigger" can also be to fire or explode a gun or missile. Example: He triggered his gun by accident and shot himself in the foot.
2 stand out: We don't say "to stand out an emotional response" - it doesn't make sense!
2 grab: We don't say "to grab an emotional response" - it doesn't make sense!
3 tease: This is correct. In this context, "to tease" means "to tempt" or "to arouse hope, desire or curiosity". Example: The movie channel TEASES viewers by showing the first 10 minutes of films (but they have to pay to see the rest). Susie tells Edward to "Tease your prospective clients!" which means Edward should tempt people with his unique prices and special offers. Note: "to tease" also means to mock playfully. Example: He teased me about my strong accent.
3 stand out: Unfortunately, we don't say "stand out potential customers"!
3 trigger: Unfortunately, we don't say "trigger potential customers"!
4 stand out: This is correct. If something "stands out", it is easily noticed. Therefore if a product "stands out from the competition" it easily to differentiate from rival products. In general, if something stands out from something, it is usually regarded as being superior or better quality. Example: This worker's work ethic makes him STAND OUT from the other employees.
4 tease: Oops! We don't say: "tease from the competition".
4 trigger: Oops! We don't say: "trigger from the competition".
Exercice 5
The dialogue includes some useful expressions. Complete the text below by inserting the correct terms.
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and THE ATTENTION of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine FROM THE COMPETITION, in this case, rival dog magazines, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and THE ATTENTION of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine FROM THE COMPETITION, in this case, rival dog magazines, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The dialogue includes some useful expressions. Complete the text below by inserting the correct terms.
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and GRABS 1 THE ATTENTION of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to TRIGGER 2 AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to TEASE 3 POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine STAND OUT 4 FROM THE COMPETITION, in this case, rival dog magazines, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
The cover of the magazine "Dog Lovers" is very colorful and GRABS 1 THE ATTENTION of potential readers. It includes a picture of a cute puppy which is designed to TRIGGER 2 AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE. The title of the magazine's main story is displayed prominently on the cover: "What your dog would tell you if he could talk". This is designed to TEASE 3 POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS and encourage them to buy the magazine in order to read the cover story. This original cover layout will hopefully make the magazine STAND OUT 4 FROM THE COMPETITION, in this case, rival dog magazines, "Bone Zone" and "K9+".
1 GRABS: This is correct. "To grab" means "to take" or "to seize". Therefore, "to grab the attention (of someone)" is to attract and maintain the attention (of someone)! Example: The action scene at the beginning of the film really GRABBED THE ATTENTION of the audience. In the dialogue, Susie says that Edward needs to create an advert that "grabs the attention of young men". This means the headline needs to make young men stop and read the advert.
1 TEASES: We don't say "to tease the attention" of someone.
1 TRIGGERS: We don't say "to trigger the attention" of someone.
2 TRIGGER: This is correct. To "trigger" is to start or provoke (a reaction, a chain of events or an emotional state). Example: A photo of an abused kitten TRIGGERED an angry reaction from animal rights groups. Susie says that Edward needs to include a headline that "triggers an emotional response" in young men, which means it needs to make young men react emotionally. Note: "to trigger" can also be to fire or explode a gun or missile. Example: He triggered his gun by accident and shot himself in the foot.
2 STAND OUT: We don't say "to stand out an emotional response" - it doesn't make sense!
2 GRAB: We don't say "to grab an emotional response" - it doesn't make sense!
3 TEASE: This is correct. In this context, "to tease" means "to tempt" or "to arouse hope, desire or curiosity". Example: The movie channel TEASES viewers by showing the first 10 minutes of films (but they have to pay to see the rest). Susie tells Edward to "Tease your prospective clients!" which means Edward should tempt people with his unique prices and special offers. Note: "to tease" also means to mock playfully. Example: He teased me about my strong accent.
3 STAND OUT: Unfortunately, we don't say "stand out potential customers"!
3 TRIGGER: Unfortunately, we don't say "trigger potential customers"!
4 STAND OUT: This is correct. If something "stands out", it is easily noticed. Therefore if a product "stands out from the competition" it is easy to differentiate from rival products. In general, if something stands out from something, it is usually regarded as being superior or better quality. Example: His work ethic makes him STAND OUT from the other employees.
4 TEASE: Oops! We don't say: "tease from the competition".
4 TRIGGER: Oops! We don't say: "trigger from the competition".
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