c'est amusant
The English phrase "this is fun" is expressed in French as c'est amusant.
c'est amusant is used to describe an activity or situation that is enjoyable. While it means "this is fun", it can also carry a connotation of being "amusing" or "funny" in a lighthearted way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally "it is amusing".
Which one should you use?
C'est super marrant! translates to "It's super fun!", whereas Je m'éclate trop! means "I'm having a blast!"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal way to say "this is fun", you can use Ceci est amusant. In casual conversation, French speakers often use c'est marrant instead of c'est amusant to mean "this is fun" or "this is funny". The phrase C'est super marrant! is considered colloquial, and Je m'éclate trop! is an informal way to say you are having a blast.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the impersonal ce (it/this) rather than a specific subject to describe the situation.
Did you know?
- If you say 'c'est amusant' with a specific flat tone in a sarcastic context, it can actually mean 'that is annoying' or 'how tiresome'.
- The term s'éclater used in Je m'éclate trop! shares a root with the English word 'éclat', which describes a brilliant success or a sudden burst of light.
- While c'est amusant means 'this is fun', French speakers often use the word marrant in casual settings. This word originally comes from the verb marrer, which was 19th-century slang for laughing loudly.
Examples in context
- C'est amusant.This is fun.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase c'est amusant.Tatoeba #2190173 by sacredceltic, translation #2233684 by CK
- Je m'éclate vraiment en pratiquant ce sport avec mes amis.I'm really having a blast practicing this sport with my friends.
- C'est incroyablement amusant de découvrir de nouvelles activités.It's incredibly fun to discover new activities.
- C'est amusant de jouer au parc.It is fun to play at the park.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are playing a board game together.
- ManonOn joue encore une partie ?Shall we play another round?
- GabrielOui, c'est amusant avec toi, Manon.Yes, it is fun with you, Manon.
- ManonJe suis contente que tu aimes ça.I am happy that you like it.
- GabrielC'est toujours un plaisir.It is always a pleasure.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
