Amuse-toi bien
informal
For a simple "enjoy" or "have fun" say Amuse-toi bien. The famous Cajun toast is Laissez les bons temps rouler, meaning "let the good times roll". It is also called profiter.
Meaning: to take pleasure in something (verb)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Amuse-toi bien | informal |
| profiter | infinitive |
| Laissez les bons temps rouler | Louisiana |
Profiter de means to make the most of something, as in Profite de la journée. Laissez les bons temps rouler is shouted at festivals and Mardi Gras.
When do people say it?
The phrase has become a motto of Louisiana and is often printed on souvenirs and heard at dance halls.
Did you know?
- Laissez les bons temps rouler is the Louisiana French source of the English slogan "Let the good times roll".
Examples in context
- Profite bien de tes vacances!Enjoy your vacation!
- Amuse-toi bien à la fête.Have fun at the party.
Example conversation
Nicole and her friend Rémi meet at a Mardi Gras street party in Lafayette.
- NicoleRémi, laissez les bons temps rouler!Rémi, let the good times roll!
- RémiOui, on va danser toute la nuit.Yes, we are going to dance all night.
- NicoleAmuse-toi bien!Have fun!
