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play noun /pleɪ/ , [pʰleɪ̯]
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.	pièce, pièce de théâtre
(uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play). (uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.	jeu

play verb /pleɪ/ , [pʰleɪ̯]
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).	jouer, interpréter, jouer (à)
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.	jouer, amuser
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.	jouer
(transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced. (AAVE, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.	jouer, lancer, mettre, reproduire, tourner

play truant: sécher, faire l'école buissonnière
foul play: coup tordu, mauvais coup, faute, infraction
when the cat's away the mice will play: le chat parti, les souris dansent, quand le chat n'est pas là, les souris dansent
play with fire: jouer avec le feu
play by ear: improviser, jouer à l'oreille
mystery play: mystère
fair play: fair-play, fairplay, franc-jeu
bring into play: impliquer, mettre en jeu, mobiliser
play on words: jeu de mots

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