What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Paris I receive fine for facetious remark (4)" mean?

The definition is "facetious remark". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OK (synonym="fine") in JE (synonym="I") = JOKE; definition: "facetious remark" The answer is JOKE.

In Paris I receive fine for facetious remark (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29040 | 6 Down | 2023-04-10 flower

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