How to Say "Entertainment" in French

divertissement

/di.vɛʁ.tis.mɑ̃/masculine

Entertainment in French is divertissement.

The word divertissement refers to an activity designed to provide pleasure or relaxation.

Meaning: activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

divertissement is a masculine noun.

/di.vɛʁ.tis.mɑ̃/

In a philosophical context, particularly in the works of Blaise Pascal, divertissement describes a desperate human attempt to avoid thinking about death.
While 'divertissement' describes the activity, the French often use the term distraction to mean the same thing in casual conversation.
In classical ballet, a divertissement is a short dance performed by one or more dancers that does not advance the plot of the story.

Le divertissement sur sa planète consistait à faire des mathématiques multidimensionnelles de haut niveau.
Entertainment on his planet meant doing multidimensional higher mathematics.
This sentence shows how the word can be used in a metaphorical or scientific context.
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La musique est leur unique divertissement.
Music is their only form of entertainment.
This sentence shows a simple use of the word to describe a source of pleasure.
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Le divertissement peut prendre plusieurs formes telles que le cinéma, le théâtre, les spectacles de danse et les concerts.
Entertainment can take various forms such as cinema, theater, dance performances, and concerts.
On peut trouver de l'amusement dans les parcs d'attractions.
You can find amusement in amusement parks.
Il regarde la télévision pour se distraire.
He watches television to entertain himself.
Les jeux vidéo sont pour moi une source de plaisir et de divertissement.
Video games are a source of pleasure and entertainment for me.
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Lucas and Léa are discussing their weekend plans.

Lucas

Qu'est-ce que tu proposes comme divertissement pour samedi ?
What do you suggest for entertainment this Saturday?
Léa

On pourrait aller voir un film au cinéma.
We could go see a movie at the cinema.
Lucas

C'est un divertissement parfait pour se détendre.
That is a perfect entertainment to relax.
Léa

D'accord, je m'occupe des billets alors.
Okay, I will take care of the tickets then.

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