comme c'est amusant
The English phrase "how fun" can be translated into French as comme c'est amusant.
This exclamation is used to express that something is enjoyable or amusing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase comme c'est amusant is composed of comme (how/as), c'est (it is) and amusant (amusing/fun).
Which one should you use?
While comme c'est amusant is grammatically correct, it can sound slightly formal or textbook-like in spontaneous conversation. If the "fun" refers specifically to something being humorous, comme c'est drôle is a more natural choice. For a highly formal context, you may also use Quelle expérience divertissante!
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual, modern spoken French, people often use the English loanword "fun" with the intensifier trop to say trop fun instead.
Did you know?
- If you use comme c'est drôle to say 'how fun', be careful, as drôle can also mean 'strange' or 'weird' depending on the situation.
- In Quebec, you will hear the phrase c'est le fun, which adds a definite article that is not used in the European version of the English loanword phrase trop fun.
- The word amusant shares an ancestor with the English word 'amuse', meaning they both stem from the idea of being occupied or distracted.
Examples in context
- C'est super amusant! Nous devrions y retourner bientôt!It's so much fun! We should go back soon!
- Comme c'est amusant de jouer ici !How fun it is to play here!
- Comme c'est amusant de faire du vélo.How fun it is to ride a bike.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are at an amusement park.
- GabrielRegarde les manèges, Chloé !Look at the rides, Chloé!
- ChloéOui, comme c'est amusant d'être ici.Yes, how fun it is to be here.
- GabrielTu veux faire une attraction ?Do you want to go on a ride?
- ChloéOh oui, allons-y !Oh yes, let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries c'est, comme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
