Divertissement (en. Entertainment)

/divɛʁtisəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An activity that diverts the mind from worries or routine.

Cinema is a great entertainment for many people.

Le cinéma est un grand divertissement pour beaucoup de personnes.

A show or performance aimed at entertaining an audience.

The entertainment at the theater was exceptional.

Le divertissement au théâtre était exceptionnel.

A form of leisure or amusement.

They are looking for various entertainments for their holidays.

Ils recherchent des divertissements variés pour leurs vacances.

From the verb 'to entertain', of Latin origin 'divertire'.

to seek entertainment

To look for activities to distract oneself.

chercher du divertissement

family entertainment

Shared leisure activities with family.

divertissement familial

for entertainment

In order to distract or entertain oneself.

pour le divertissement

to entertain

To ensure that someone feels amused or distracted.

divertir

recreational

Relating to leisure activities.

récréatif

enjoyment

What brings pleasure or satisfaction.

agrément

To change one's mind.

After a stressful week, I need to entertain myself.

Après une semaine stressante, j'ai besoin de me divertir.

To engage in a playful manner.

We're going to have a little entertainment tonight, it will be good.

On va se faire un petit divertissement ce soir, ça va faire du bien.