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Il aime plaisanter avec nous.

Il aime plaisanter avec nous.
He likes to joke with us.
From Lesson 53:Everyday replies·French

Questions & Answers about Il aime plaisanter avec nous.

Why is plaisanter not conjugated?
In French, when two verbs are used together in this way, only the first verb is conjugated (changed to match the subject). The second verb stays in its dictionary form, which is called the infinitive. Since aime is already conjugated to match il, plaisanter stays exactly as it is.
Does aime mean "likes" or "loves" here?
It means "likes". When used with activities (like plaisanter) or objects, the verb aimer translates to "to like". It usually only means "to love" when you are talking about people or pets.
Is the word for "us" exactly the same as the word for "we"?
Yes! In French, nous is used for the subject "we" (as in nous aimons), but it is also the word for "us" when it comes after a preposition like avec (with), pour (for), or chez (at the place of).
Do I need a connecting word between aime and plaisanter?
No, you do not need any linking words like à or de here. The verb aimer connects directly to the next verb.

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