Meaning of Persifler – French Verb

Persifler means to mock or ridicule someone in a playful or teasing manner.

Examples of persifler in Every Day Usage

1. Il adore persifler ses collègues, mais ils ne le prennent jamais au sérieux. (He loves teasing his colleagues, but they never take him seriously.)

2. Tu peux arrêter de me persifler ? Je ne suis pas d’humeur pour ça aujourd’hui. (Can you stop making fun of me? I’m not in the mood for it today.)

3. Les enfants ont commencé à persifler leur professeur lorsqu’il a fait une erreur dans son cours. (The kids started mocking their teacher when he made a mistake in his lesson.)

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