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.

Ton nouveau look est terrible ! Non, je plaisante, il est super.
Your new look is terrible! No, I'm kidding, it's great.

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 French expression is for intermediate-level learners.