French Word · Intermediate
taquiner
to tease
Pronunciation: /ta.ki.ne/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to tease".
Example
Il n'a pas dit ça méchamment, c'était pour te taquiner.
He didn't say that to be mean, it was just to tease you.
Practice tips
- Practice taquiner 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.