French Conversation · Level 88
60 words
French word
amusement
Pronunciation
IPA/amyzəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounfun
Example
Les jeux sont une source d'amusement pour lui.
Games are a source of fun for him.
More examples
Ils ont passé un moment d'amusement hier soir.
They had fun for a while last night.
Core concept
Enjoyment sparked by taking part in an activity or watching something entertaining.
Common phrases
un moment d'amusement
a moment of fun
pour l'amusement des enfants
for the children's amusement
Similar words
plaisir: A pleasant feeling or experience involving happiness or satisfaction.
loisir: Hobbies or relaxing activities done outside working hours.
divertissement: Entertainment enjoyed by watching or taking part in shows, games, or similar activities.
détente: A calm state or period when mental and physical tension ease.
Definition in French
Désigne le plaisir ou le divertissement éprouvé lors d'une activité, d'un spectacle ou d'un loisir.
Word origin
Amusement is a noun derived from amuser by means of -ment, a suffix that commonly names an action, state, or result in French; amuser comes from Old French.
Usage tips
- The noun amusement refers to the enjoyment itself, while the related reflexive verb s'amuser means to have fun or enjoy oneself.