profite de Paris
To say enjoy Paris in French, you say profite de Paris.
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to make the most of their time and experiences while visiting Paris.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb profiter literally means 'to make use of' or 'to take advantage of', so the phrase profite de Paris implies making the most of the city's offerings.
Which one should you use?
You might use Éclate-toi bien à Paris! to tell someone to 'have a blast' or Amuse-toi à Paris! to tell them to 'have fun'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal 'vous' form, you must use profitez de Paris instead of profite de Paris.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the preposition 'de' and mistakenly say profite Paris. However, the verb profiter requires de before the object.
Did you know?
- If you want to tell a friend to 'have a blast' in Paris, you can use the verb éclater, which literally means 'to burst' or 'to shatter'.
- The name Paris comes from the Parisii, a Gaulish tribe that lived in the region long before the Romans arrived.
- The verb profiter can be used in a negative sense to mean 'taking advantage' of a person, unlike the English word 'enjoy' which is almost always positive.
Examples in context
- Je souhaite que vous profitiez pleinement de votre séjour à Paris.I wish you full enjoyment of your stay in Paris.
- Amuse-toi bien à Paris!Have fun in Paris!
- Profite de Paris pendant ton séjour.Enjoy Paris during your stay.
- Tu vas adorer l'ambiance, profite de Paris !You're going to love the vibe, enjoy Paris!
Example conversation
Emma is seeing Gabriel off at the airport before his trip.
- EmmaBon voyage, Gabriel !Have a good trip, Gabriel!
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
- EmmaProfite de Paris au maximum !Enjoy Paris to the fullest!
- GabrielJe vais essayer, merci !I will try, thanks!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
