Amusant (en. Amusing)
[a.my.zɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Capable of entertaining; causes laughter.
This movie is very amusing.
Ce film est très amusant.
Provides entertainment.
She tells amusing stories.
Elle raconte des histoires amusantes.
Pleasant to hear or to watch.
He has a very amusing sense of humor.
Il a un sens de l'humour très amusant.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'amuser', derived from the Latin 'aldus' meaning 'to have fun'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That's amusing!
It causes laughter or amusement.
C'est amusant !
What fun!
It’s very entertaining.
Quel amusement !
Going to a fun party
Participating in an event where one has fun.
Se rendre à une soirée amusante
Related Words
amusement
The act of having fun or entertaining oneself.
amusement
amusements
A kind of distraction or light entertainment.
amusoir
entertainer
A person who entertains or makes people laugh.
amuseur
Slang Meanings
Too funny
That sketch was too funny!
Ce sketch était trop marrant !
Fun
It was really fun as an evening.
C'était vraiment fun comme soirée.