S'amusait (en. Was having fun)

/sam.y.zɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To act in order to entertain or distract oneself.

The children were having fun in the park.

Les enfants s'amusaient dans le parc.

To enjoy a moment of joy or laughter.

He was having so much fun that he forgot the time.

Il s'amusait tellement qu'il en a oublié l'heure.

To be engaged in a playful activity.

She was having fun playing tricks on her friends.

Elle s'amusait à jouer des tours à ses amis.

The verb 'amuser' comes from the Old French 'amuser', which means to distract.

to have fun like a fool

To be very happy and entertain oneself intensely.

s'amuser comme un fou

to enjoy doing something

To take pleasure in carrying out a specific activity.

s'amuser à faire quelque chose

to have fun about something

To find something funny or amusing.

s'amuser de quelque chose

amusement

State of entertaining oneself or experiencing pleasure.

amusement

funny

That provokes pleasure or laughter.

amusant

entertainment

Activity that provides pleasure.

divertissement

To have a blast

They were having a blast watching that comedy.

Ils se marraient en regardant cette comédie.

To really enjoy

She is really enjoying her evening.

Elle kiffe vraiment sa soirée.