Definitions

1. noun

a game or activity, especially one that is played with cards, a ball, or other equipment; a sport or a pastime.

“He spent the evening playing jeu with his friends.”

2. noun

a trick or a joke; a witty remark.

“The comedian made a joke that was a jeu d’esprit, leaving the audience in stitches.”

3. noun

a type of French drama that originated in the Middle Ages.

“The medieval play was a form of jeu that told stories of chivalry and honor.”

4. noun

a unit of currency in several countries, including Switzerland and the Vatican City.

“The exchange rate for the jeu was very favorable, making it a popular currency for tourists.”

5. verb

to play or participate in a game or activity.

“The children jeued with the new board game all evening.”

6. verb

to trick or deceive someone.

“He jeued the tourists by showing them a fake map.”