en jouant

while playing

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phrase Uncommon #23,185

while playing Can also mean “by playing” when it describes how something is done.

FR: Elle s'est blessée en jouant au tennis.

EN: She hurt herself while playing tennis.

He earns his living playing the piano.

I got them playing cards when I was younger.

— The Shadow's Edge (2025)

Do you think I forgot the first rule when playing hide-and-seek?

— Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

He got injured playing rugby.

It is easier to learn by playing.

He electrocuted himself while playing the electric harp.

The children had fun playing games.

Tom broke his arm playing football.

Not by playing the tough guy like others.

He has fun playing video games.

The singer sings while playing the piano.

There's no point in making your father feel sorry for you by playing the martyr.

— Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959)

My mother used to say that I would make my husband appear by playing the piano.

— Le Patient anglais (1996)

No, it's while playing basketball.

He likes to prove it by playing poker.

Once again, playing the notes.

— Séquences et conséquences (2000)

Suppose you become very rich betting on horse races.

They eat sunflower seeds while playing cards.