amusant
/a.my.zɑ̃/
The English phrase "fun" can be translated into French using amusant.
While it is often used to express that something is fun, it frequently carries a specific nuance of being amusing or providing amusement. If you want to express the action of having fun or enjoying oneself, use the reflexive verb s'amuser. The verb amuser specifically means to tease, kid or poke fun.
Meaning: enjoyment or amusement (noun)
Which one should you use?
While amusant can mean 'fun', it often carries a nuance of being 'amusing' or 'funny' rather than just 'enjoyable'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, amusant must agree with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form amusante for feminine nouns, and the plural forms amusants or amusantes for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: /a.my.zɑ̃/.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression s'amuser comme un fou literally means 'to have fun like a madman', which is the equivalent of saying 'to have a blast'.
- In French, the word 'fun' has actually been borrowed as an anglicism, but it is often used by younger generations to describe something 'cool' or 'trendy' rather than just 'amusing'.
- While English speakers use 'fun' as an adjective, using amusant to describe a person can sometimes imply they are 'amusing' in a way that is slightly patronizing or superficial.
Examples in context
- Ça a l'air amusant.That looks like fun.This sentence shows how to use amusant to say something looks fun.Tatoeba #3599221 by sacredceltic, translation #3594089 by CK
- Ce jeu est amusant.This game is fun.This sentence uses amusant to describe a game that is fun.Tatoeba #5419875 by Jean_Burin, translation #5418423 by CK
- Le ski est amusant.Skiing is fun.This sentence demonstrates using amusant to say skiing is fun.Tatoeba #8659422 by Micsmithel, translation #2715723 by CM
- Le spectacle était un divertissement remarquable.The show was a remarkable entertainment.
- On s'est bien amusés à la plage !We had a lot of fun at the beach!
- Nous avons rigolé toute la soirée !We laughed all evening!
- On a passé un bon moment à la fête de quartier.We had a good time at the neighborhood party.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about a party they attended.
- GabrielTu as aimé la fête hier ?Did you like the party yesterday?
- ManonOui, c'était vraiment amusant !Yes, it was really fun!
- GabrielMoi aussi, je me suis bien amusé.Me too, I had a great time.
- ManonOn devrait refaire ça bientôt.We should do that again soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry amusant, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
