How Do You Spell FARCE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɑːs] (IPA)

Farce is a comedic play characterized by ridiculous situations and exaggerated characters. The spelling of the word comes from the French word "farce", pronounced as /faʁs/. The word's first syllable is pronounced as "far" with an "f" sound, while the second syllable "ce" is pronounced as "ss" with a silent "e". It is important to note that the "r" in the word is not silent, and it is pronounced with a French "r" sound, similar to a "hollow" "r" in English.

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FARCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Farce is a noun that refers to a type of comedic play or performance characterized by exaggerated situations, absurd humor, and farcical elements. It is often marked by mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and a fast-paced, ludicrous plot. Farces typically rely on physical comedy, slapstick humor, and exaggerated actions to generate laughs.

    In a farce, the characters often find themselves caught in ridiculous situations due to their own foolishness, miscommunications, or unfortunate coincidences. These situations are deliberately improbable and often involve exaggerated misunderstandings or mistaken assumptions. The plot of a farcical play typically revolves around a series of complications, improbable occurrences, and frantic efforts to resolve misunderstandings. The humor in a farce arises from the humorous contrast between the absurdity of the situations and the reactions of the characters, resulting in laughter and amusement for the audience.

    Farces have a long history and have been a popular form of entertainment since ancient times. The term "farce" is also used more broadly to describe any situation or event that is absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated in a comical or laughable way. It can be used to describe a humorous or absurd play, movie, or performance, as well as an exaggerated or ludicrous situation in real life. Farce is often seen as a lighthearted and comedic form of entertainment aimed at provoking laughter and amusement through its exaggerated and improbable situations.

  2. A dramatic piece full of exaggeration and drollery; anything absurdly exaggerated.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FARCE

The word "farce" entered the English language in the late 14th century from the Old French word "farse" or "farce". However, the etymology of the Old French term can be traced back to the Latin word "farcire", meaning "to stuff" or "to fill", which is related to the Greek "pharassein" with a similar meaning.

In its original usage, "farce" referred to a dish made by stuffing or filling meats, and it was also used figuratively to describe any stuffing or filling in a general sense. By the late 14th century, the term began to be employed to denote a type of comedic dramatic performance, usually involving exaggerated and absurd situations. Over time, "farce" became associated with theatrical productions known for their humorous and often slapstick elements.

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Plural form of FARCE is FARCES

Conjugate verb Farce

CONDITIONAL

I would farce
you would farce
he/she/it would farce
we would farce
they would farce

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be farcing
you would be farcing
he/she/it would be farcing
we would be farcing
they would be farcing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have farce
you would have farce
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we would have farce
they would have farce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been farcing
you would have been farcing
he/she/it would have been farcing
we would have been farcing
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FUTURE

I will farce
you will farce
he/she/it will farce
we will farce
they will farce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be farcing
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have farced
you will have farced
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they will have farced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been farcing
you will have been farcing
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we will have been farcing
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IMPERATIVE

you farce
we let´s farce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to farce

PAST

I farced
you farced
he/she/it farced
we farced
they farced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was farcing
you were farcing
he/she/it was farcing
we were farcing
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PAST PARTICIPLE

farced

PAST PERFECT

I had farced
you had farced
he/she/it had farced
we had farced
they had farced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been farcing
you had been farcing
he/she/it had been farcing
we had been farcing
they had been farcing

PRESENT

I farce
you farce
he/she/it farces
we farce
they farce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am farcing
you are farcing
he/she/it is farcing
we are farcing
they are farcing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

farcing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have farced
you have farced
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been farcing
you have been farcing
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