French word

divertissement

Pronunciation

IPA/divɛʁtisəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine noundistraction

Example

Une promenade est un bon divertissement après le travail.

A walk is a good distraction after work.

Illustration for divertissement (distraction)

More examples

On a regardé un film comme divertissement ce soir.

We watched a movie as a diversion tonight.

Core concept

A pleasant activity or spectacle that turns attention away from worries for a while.

Common phrases

  • un divertissement

    a diversion

  • divertissement familial

    family entertainment

Similar words

loisir: A hobby or activity enjoyed regularly during free time.
activité: Something done for a particular purpose or for enjoyment.
passe-temps: A brief pleasure or light hobby enjoyed during spare time.
amusement: Simple fun or play that brightens the mood.

Definition in French

Le divertissement désigne une activité ou un événement qui procure du plaisir et permet d'oublier momentanément ses soucis.

Word origin

Divertissement comes from French divertir with the noun-forming suffix -issement, ultimately from Latin divertere, meaning to turn aside.

Usage tips

  • Divertissement is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un divertissement agréable.

Other meanings

  • entertainmentnoun
  • amusementnoun

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