English–French
“entertain” in French
How to say “entertain” in French
“Entertain” in French is amuser.
A person turns someone else's attention from ordinary concerns toward laughter or light enjoyment.
Example sentences with amuser
Il sait toujours amuser la galerie avec ses histoires.
He always knows how to entertain the audience with his stories.
Tips for using amuser
- Amuser quelqu'un takes a direct object without à, while s'amuser means to enjoy oneself and is a different construction.
Other French words for “entertain”
Ce spectacle a diverti le public.
This show entertained the audience.
Le magicien sait bien distraire le public.
The magician knows how to entertain the audience.