What is an April trick in french?

There isn't a specific term in French for "April trick" like we have in English. However, we have a few options to describe this concept:

1. "Poisson d'avril" (April fish): This is the most common and widely understood term. It refers to the tradition of playing pranks on people on April 1st, much like "April Fools' Day" in English.

2. "Blague du premier avril" (April 1st joke): This is a more literal translation of "April Fools' Day" and specifically emphasizes the joke aspect.

3. "Farce du premier avril" (April 1st prank): This emphasizes the playful and harmless nature of the trick.

4. "Canular du premier avril" (April 1st hoax): This implies a more elaborate or elaborate prank, potentially involving deception.

Example:

You could say:

* "J'ai fait un poisson d'avril à mon ami." (I played an April Fools' Day prank on my friend.)

* "C'est la tradition de faire des blagues le premier avril." (It's the tradition to play jokes on April 1st.)

So, while there isn't a single perfect translation, these phrases effectively convey the concept of an "April trick" in French.