This is the 8827th most frequent French word.
boutade
A witty or humorous remark.
Here, 'boutade' is used to mean a witty or humorous remark made casually to create a lighter conversation oversight.
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 jest or joke that was not taken in the intended humorous context.
Sa boutade a été mal interprétée, créant un malentendu.
His jest was misunderstood, creating a misunderstanding.
Here, 'boutade' denotes humorous remarks or quips that enrich a narrative's lighthearted qualities.