What does charade mean in French?

"Charade" in French means "charade" itself. It's a direct borrowing from the English word, and it has the same meaning as in English: a game in which a word or phrase is acted out without speaking, or a deceptive action or pretense.

It's interesting to note that while the word is borrowed, it's not used as frequently in French as it is in English. There are other more common expressions used to describe the same concepts.