Divertissements (en. Entertainment)

/divɛʁtismɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Leisure activities or pursuits aimed at amusing or relaxing.

Summer entertainments often include concerts and festivals.

Les divertissements en été incluent souvent des concerts et des festivals.

Shows or artistic performances.

The festival offers a variety of entertainments for all ages.

Le festival propose une variété de divertissements pour tous les âges.

Games or recreational activities.

The entertainments at the party delighted all the guests.

Les divertissements de la fête ont ravi tous les invités.

Derived from the verb 'divertir', coming from Latin 'divertere', meaning 'to divert, to turn aside'.

family entertainment

Recreational activity done with family members.

divertissement en famille

nighttime entertainments

Activities or shows that take place in the evening.

divertissements nocturnes

school entertainments

Recreational activities organized within the school framework.

divertissements scolaires

to entertain

Action of distracting or amusing.

divertir

summer entertainment

Leisure activities specific to summer periods.

divertissement d'été

virtual entertainment

Online or digital recreational activities.

divertissement virtuel

To have fun

We had a fun time with friends.

On a passé un moment de divertissement entre amis.

To change one's mind

I'm going to the cinema for some entertainment.

Je vais au cinéma pour un peu de divertissement.