French Expression · Native
Tu plaisantes
you must be joking
Pronunciation: Tu plaisantes
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: you must be joking.
Example
Tu plaisantes, tu as vraiment tout fini ?
You must be joking; did you really finish everything?
Practice tips
- Practice Tu plaisantes 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 native-level learners.