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    Amusement (en. Fun)

    /amuzmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Entertainment, pleasure derived from a recreational activity.
    The amusement of the children was contagious.
    L'amusement des enfants était contagieux.
    An activity that provides pleasure.
    They found amusement at the fair.
    Ils ont trouvé de l'amusement à la fête foraine.
    The light and distracting character of a situation.
    The amusement of the evening attracted many people.
    L'amusement de la soirée a attiré de nombreuses personnes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'amusement', derived from the verb 'amuser', which comes from Latin 'ad + musare' (to refer to amusement).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a good time
    Enjoying a pleasant moment.
    se donner du bon temps
    to make jokes
    To introduce amusement into a discussion.
    faire de l'humour
    to laugh heartily
    To laugh loudly and without restraint.
    rire à gorge déployée

    Related Words

    to amuse
    To provide pleasure, entertain.
    amuser
    recreational
    Related to entertainment.
    récréatif
    entertaining
    That which provokes entertainment.
    distrayant

    Slang Meanings

    To have a blast
    We really had a blast at the party.
    On s'est vraiment éclatés à la fête.
    To have a good laugh
    We had a great laugh at this movie.
    On s'est bien marrés dans ce film.