Ways to say it
| French |
|---|
| amuse-toi bien ! |
| amusez-vous bien ! |
These phrases are used to wish someone a good time. You can also use the related verbs s'amuser or s'égayer to mean enjoy oneself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase amuse-toi bien ! literally translates to "amuse yourself well", consisting of the verb amuser (to amuse), the reflexive pronoun toi (yourself) and the adverb bien (well).
Which one should you use?
While English uses the same phrase regardless of the audience, French distinguishes between the singular amuse-toi bien ! and the plural or formal amusez-vous bien !
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada (Québec), Amusez-vous ben! is a commonly used phrase to say "have fun".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Use amuse-toi bien ! when speaking to one person you know well, such as a friend or family member. Use amusez-vous bien ! when speaking to a group of people or to one person in a formal setting.
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'have a blast' in a very slangy way, you might use the expression Éclate-toi bien !, derived from the verb éclater meaning 'to burst' or 'to explode'.
- The word amuse-bouche refers to a tiny appetizer served before a meal. It literally means 'mouth-amuser', using the same root as the phrase for having fun.
- In certain contexts, instead of 'amuse-toi', one might say Amuse la galerie !, which literally means 'amuse the gallery' and is used when someone is performing or acting silly.
Examples in context
- Amuse-toi bien ! On se voit dans une heure.Have fun! See you in an hour.This sentence shows how to use amuse-toi bien ! when seeing someone again soon.Tatoeba #3690657 by sacredceltic, translation #3688504 by Hybrid
- Amuse-toi bien !Have fun.This sentence is a simple way to use amuse-toi bien !Tatoeba #9390 by Archibald, translation #21267 by CK
- Bonne chance et amusez-vous bien !Good luck and have fun!This sentence demonstrates using amusez-vous bien ! alongside a wish for luck.Tatoeba #13924033 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13924032 by Ioan_Cristian
- Amusez-vous bien pendant ce salon professionnel!Have a good time at this trade fair!
- Amuse-toi bien à la fête foraine!Have fun at the amusement park!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas is seeing Manon off as she heads to a party.
- LucasTu pars déjà ?Are you leaving already?
- ManonOui, la soirée commence bientôt.Yes, the party is starting soon.
- LucasD'accord, amuse-toi bien !Okay, have fun!
- ManonMerci, à demain !Thanks, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
