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Pun
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jeu de mots, calembour
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
What is a "pun"?
A pun is a form of wordplay that uses the multiple meanings of a word or similar-sounding words to create a humorous or clever effect. It involves a play on words where a word or phrase is used in a way that suggests different meanings or interpretations. For example, in the phrase "I used to be a baker, but I could not make enough dough", the pun is on the word "dough", which refers both to the mixture used to make bread and slang for money. This play on words adds humor by linking two different meanings of the same word. Puns are often used to add wit or a clever twist to writing and speech.
to pun
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faire un jeu de mots, punir
make a play on words
pun
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Exemple
The comedian loved to joke the audience with clever puns.
She playfully tagged her brother as the king of dad jokes for his endless supply of puns and one-liners.
The students tried to hide their faces as they sniggered at the teacher's unintentional pun.
