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    Amuse (en. Amused)

    a.my.z

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To occupy someone's mind in a pleasant way.
    The show really entertained the audience.
    Le spectacle a bien amusé le public.
    To make someone laugh or smile.
    She tells jokes to amuse her friends.
    Elle raconte des blagues pour amuser ses amis.
    To distract someone from their worries.
    He needs an activity to have fun and forget his worries.
    Il a besoin d'une activité pour s'amuser et oublier ses soucis.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'amuser', derived from 'a' (to) and 'muser' (to waste time).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a great time
    To be very happy and entertained.
    s'amuser comme un fou
    to entertain the audience
    To seek to entertain, often through exaggerated means.
    amuser la galerie
    to amuse someone at their own expense
    To make someone laugh by ridiculing them.
    amuser quelqu'un à ses dépens

    Related Words

    amusing
    Something that provides pleasure, that makes you laugh.
    amusant
    amused
    The state of someone who experiences pleasure or entertainment.
    amusé
    amusement
    The act of entertaining oneself, of having fun.
    amusement

    Slang Meanings

    Amuse-bouche
    It's a small dish served to delight the guests.
    C'est un petit plat servi pour réjouir les invités.
    To entertain the audience
    He always acts like a clown to entertain the audience.
    Il fait toujours le clown pour amuser la galerie.