French Expression · Intermediate
Je plaisante
I'm kidding / I'm joking
Pronunciation: juh play-ZANT
Meaning
Used to indicate that what one has just said is not meant seriously.
Example
Ton nouveau look est terrible ! Non, je plaisante, il est super.
Your new look is terrible! No, I'm kidding, it's great.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Je plaisante out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.