What does railler in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word railler in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use railler in French.

The word railler in French means make fun of, make fun of, kid. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word railler

make fun of

verbe transitif (ridiculiser, moquer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ses copains ont raillé sa nouvelle coupe de cheveux.
His friends made fun of his new haircut.

make fun of

(se moquer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le jeune homme se raillait de sa sœur régulièrement.
The young man regularly made fun of his sister.

kid

verbe intransitif (ne pas parler sérieusement) (joke)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
On ne sait jamais s'il est sérieux ou s'il raille.
I never know if he's serious or kidding.

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