How to Say “Have a Blast” in French

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s'éclater
To have a blast in French is to s'éclater.
The verb s'éclater is used figuratively to describe having an intense amount of fun. You can also use the common idiomatic expression s'éclater comme un fou to emphasize that someone is having an incredible time.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, s'éclater means to burst oneself or to explode oneself.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The verb s'éclater is informal and is best used in casual conversation rather than formal writing. To express the same idea formally, you can use Passez un moment formidable, which translates to 'Have a great time'. If you want to tell someone to have a blast informally, you can say Amuse-toi bien or Amusez-vous bien or use the direct commands Éclate-toi or Éclatez-vous.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In France and Belgium, the verb s'éclater is used to convey the idea of having a blast.

How does it change in a sentence?

Because s'éclater is a pronominal (reflexive) verb, you must use reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nous, vous, se) when conjugating it, such as in je m'éclate (I'm having a blast). In spoken French, the pronoun on is frequently used instead of nous with the verb, for example, on s'est éclaté to mean 'we had a blast'.

Did you know?

  • If you use the command 'Éclate-toi' with a stranger, you might sound accidentally aggressive rather than friendly. Because it literally means 'explode yourself', it is strictly for close friends and family.
  • The phrase s'éclater comme un fou literally translates to 'bursting oneself like a madman', highlighting the French tendency to use 'madness' to describe extreme pleasure.
  • In very slangy French, the noun éclate can be used on its own to refer to a great party or a wild event.

Examples in context

  • Ils vont s'éclater.
    They'll have a blast.
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  • On va s'éclater pendant les vacances.
    We are going to have a blast during the holidays.
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Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are talking about a concert.

  1. Chloé

    Tu viens au concert avec nous ?
    Are you coming to the concert with us?
  2. Hugo

    Oui, je pense qu'on va s'éclater !
    Yes, I think we're going to have a blast!
  3. Chloé

    C'est certain, le groupe est génial.
    For sure, the band is great.
  4. Hugo

    J'ai vraiment hâte d'y être.
    I really can't wait to be there.

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