- jouer — play (English)
- Participate in games of chance, betting of money in doing so
- Take part in a sport's match.
- The art of representing a character, in a movie or a play.
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation.
- To perform a theatrical role.
- To use a musical instrument, obtaining sounds from it.
The original French definition:
- jouer (French)
- Art de jouer un personnage, dans un film ou une pièce de théâtre.
- Participer comme acteur dans un film ou au théâtre.
- Participer à des jeux de hasard, en misant de l'argent.
- Participer à une compétition sportive.
- Se comporter de manière à s'amuser; participer à des activités dans un but bien défini de détente.
- Se dédier à la pratique d'un sport de manière professionnelle ou pas.
- Se servir d’un instrument de musique, en tirer des sons.
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