No. 8,827 in French
boutade
A witty or humorous remark.
In a sentence
Il a fait une boutade lors de la réunion pour détendre l'atmosphère.
He made a witticism during the meeting to lighten the mood.
Here, 'boutade' is used to mean a witty or humorous remark made casually to create a lighter conversation oversight.
Sa boutade a été mal interprétée, créant un malentendu.
His jest was misunderstood, creating a misunderstanding.
Here, 'boutade' is used to mean a jest or joke that was not taken in the intended humorous context.
Les boutades du personnage principal ajoutent de l'humour au récit.
The leading character's quips add humor to the narrative.
Here, 'boutade' denotes humorous remarks or quips that enrich a narrative's lighthearted qualities.
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