Translation of "straight man" into French

clown blanc, faire-valoir are the top translations of "straight man" into French.

straight man noun grammar

(idiomatic) A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy. [..]

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  • clown blanc

    noun

    Personnage sérieux d’un duo comique

  • faire-valoir

    noun masculine

    He's just there to be her straight man.

    II est là essentiellement pour être son faire-valoir.

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