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Définition et signification de « gag » en anglais

Gag
01

blague, plaisanterie

a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter 
gag definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
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Exemples
The comedian delivered a series of hilarious gags about everyday life, drawing laughter from the crowd. 

Le comédien a livré une série de gags hilarants sur la vie quotidienne, provoquant les rires de la foule.

02

bâillon, muselière

restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting 
03

bâillon

a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information 
to gag
01

s'étouffer, avoir un haut-le-cœur

to choke or struggle for breath, often as a result of something obstructing the throat 
Intransitive
to gag definition and meaning
Exemples
He began to gag on the piece of food that got stuck in his throat. 

Il a commencé à s'étouffer sur le morceau de nourriture qui était coincé dans sa gorge.

02

avoir un haut-le-cœur, avoir des nausées

to attempt to vomit but be unable to, typically due to an unpleasant taste or smell 
Intransitive
to gag definition and meaning
Exemples
The strong odor from the garbage can caused her to gag involuntarily. 

L'odeur forte de la poubelle l'a fait avoir un haut-le-cœur involontairement.

03

plaisanter, blaguer

to tell a joke, often a humorous or witty remark 
Intransitive
to gag definition and meaning
Exemples
The comedian began his set by gagging about the awkwardness of first dates. 

Le comédien a commencé son spectacle en blaguant sur la gêne des premiers rendez-vous.

04

bâillonner, museler

to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject 
Transitive: to gag a person or their freedom of speech
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
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3e personne du singulier
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participe présent
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passé simple
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participe passé
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Exemples
The government attempted to gag the press 

Le gouvernement a tenté de bâillonner la presse.

05

faire suffoquer, faire vomir

to cause someone to choke, gag, or retch 
Transitive: to gag sb
Exemples
The strong taste of the medicine nearly gagged her, but she swallowed it anyway. 

Le goût fort du médicament a failli la faire vomir, mais elle l'a avalé quand même.

06

bâillonner, faire taire

to prevent someone from speaking by putting a restraint into their mouth 
Transitive: to gag sb
Exemples
The police threatened to gag him if he continued speaking out during the investigation. 

La police a menacé de le bâillonner s'il continuait à parler pendant l'enquête.

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