French Word of the Day: Charrier
This jovial word should not be taken too seriously. But it is a useful one to know and could come in handy around the Christmas table.
Why do I need to know the word charrier?
Because it is very versatile word with a generally playful meaning.
What does it mean?
Literally charrier (pronounced sha-ree-ay) means to transport something by cart.
Its more common meaning though, is "to take the mickey out of someone/tease someone" or "to exaggerate".
In this context, it is similar to the English idiom of being "taken for a ride".
Use it like this
Mes potes aiment me charrier - My friends like teasing me
Les jeunes se charrient sur leurs parents - Young people take the mickey out of their parents
C'est mon droit de te charrier - It is my right to tease you
Il ne charrie pas - He is not exaggerating
Synonyms
Charrier is a much gentler way of expressing the following ideas:
Se moquer de quelqu'un - To mock someone
S'amuser de quelqu'un - To make fun of someone
Ridiculiser - To ridiculise
Abuser - To abuse
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Why do I need to know the word charrier?
Because it is very versatile word with a generally playful meaning.
What does it mean?
Literally charrier (pronounced sha-ree-ay) means to transport something by cart.
Its more common meaning though, is "to take the mickey out of someone/tease someone" or "to exaggerate".
In this context, it is similar to the English idiom of being "taken for a ride".
Use it like this
Mes potes aiment me charrier - My friends like teasing me
Les jeunes se charrient sur leurs parents - Young people take the mickey out of their parents
C'est mon droit de te charrier - It is my right to tease you
Il ne charrie pas - He is not exaggerating
Synonyms
Charrier is a much gentler way of expressing the following ideas:
Se moquer de quelqu'un - To mock someone
S'amuser de quelqu'un - To make fun of someone
Ridiculiser - To ridiculise
Abuser - To abuse
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