blagues
Blague is the French term for a joke or prank; in practice, it covers a range from quick quips to longer humorous stories delivered in speech or writing. The etymology is uncertain, but the word appears in medieval French with senses related to jest or trickery, and its modern sense as “joke” evolved over time.
Common forms of blague include one-line jokes, wordplay or puns (calembours), humorous anecdotes, and practical jokes
Functions of blagues include entertaining audiences, easing social interactions, signaling group belonging, or providing satire. They
Blagues are a core element of broader humor traditions in French and Francophone cultures, intersecting with