French word

divertissant

Pronunciation

IPA/divɛʁtisɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveentertaining

Example

La soirée était divertissante.

The evening was entertaining.

Illustration for divertissant (entertaining)

More examples

J'ai regardé un film divertissant hier soir.

I watched an entertaining film last night.

Core concept

A gentle form of entertainment that keeps attention pleasantly engaged.

Common phrases

  • film divertissant

    entertaining film

  • spectacle divertissant

    entertaining show

  • jeu divertissant

    entertaining game

Similar words

amusant: Enjoyable and amusing, creating a sense of fun and often prompting laughter.
drôle: Humorous and entertaining, with a quality that makes people laugh.
captivant: Gripping enough to hold attention and make the passing time barely noticeable.
agréable: Agreeable and relaxing, creating a comfortable and calm experience.

Definition in French

Qui fait passer un bon moment en étant agréable ou amusant, souvent employé pour des loisirs ou des spectacles légers.

Word origin

French formed divertissant from divertir with the present-participle ending -ant; divertir traces back through older French to Latin divertere, 'to turn aside'.

Usage tips

  • Divertissant usually describes an activity, show, or experience as entertaining, while amusant more directly suggests that something is funny or amusing.

Other meanings

  • funadjective

Opposites

  • ennuyeuxboringadjective
  • inintéressantuninterestingadjective

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