English–French

“fun” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/amyzəmɑ̃/

Example

Les jeux sont une source d'amusement pour lui.

Games are a source of fun for him.

Illustration for amusement (fun)

How to say “fun” in French

“Fun” in French is amusement.

Enjoyment sparked by taking part in an activity or watching something entertaining.

Full entry for amusement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with amusement

Ils ont passé un moment d'amusement hier soir.

They had fun for a while last night.

Tips for using amusement

  • The noun amusement refers to the enjoyment itself, while the related reflexive verb s'amuser means to have fun or enjoy oneself.

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