jouer
Jouer is a French verb meaning to engage in play or performance. It covers activities such as playing a game or sport, playing a musical instrument, or acting in a role. In everyday language, the verb expresses both recreational activity and artistic execution, and it appears in many idiomatic expressions and constructions.
Etymology: The verb derives from Old French joer or jouer, from Latin iocare “to joke, play,” related
Conjugation: jouer is a regular -er verb. Present indicative: je joue, tu joues, il/elle joue, nous jouons,
Usage notes: with à, jouer à un jeu or jouer à un sport (to play a game