taquiner

/takine/
1.
verbInf1st

tease (playfully); make fun of gently; banter

Arrête de la taquiner au sujet de son nouvel appartement, elle est déjà stressée.

Stop teasing her about her new apartment — she's already stressed.

Synonyms:charrier, vanner, plaisanter, se moquer gentiment
2.
verbInf1st

tease/tantalize (to arouse or stimulate slightly — e.g., appetite, curiosity, memory)

L'odeur du gâteau me taquine l'appétit.

The smell of the cake is whetting my appetite.

Synonyms:titiller, éveiller, susciter