French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Fun" in French: amusant(e)
amusant(e)
Note: informal: marrant(e)
Fun in French as an adjective is amusant / amusante. C'est amusant means that's fun. For a fun time as a noun, people often say on s'est bien amusés rather than un fun.
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How to pronounce amusant(e)
Say it
ah-mew-ZAHN
/a.my.zɑ̃/
Amusant is ah-mew-ZAHN with nasal an. Amusante is ah-mew-ZAHNT with a clearer final t sound in careful speech.
"Fun" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| amusant / amusante | fun / amusing Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| c'est amusant | that's fun Reacting to an activity. | Reacting to an activity. |
| super amusant | really fun Spoken intensifier. | Spoken intensifier. |
| une soirée amusante | a fun evening Feminine agreement. | Feminine agreement. |
How to use amusant(e) in real life
- 1Board game night
Ce jeu est vraiment amusant.
This game is really fun.
Amusant masculine.
- 2After a show
La soirée était amusante.
The evening was fun.
Amusante feminine.
- 3Suggesting an activity
On fait quelque chose d'amusant ce week-end ?
Shall we do something fun this weekend?
Quelque chose d'amusant.
Mistakes English speakers make with amusant(e)
Incorrect: C'est fun.
Correct: C'est amusant.
Prefer amusant over English fun in French.
Incorrect: Une activité amusant.
Correct: Une activité amusante.
Feminine agreement: amusante.
Good to know
Marrant is a casual near-synonym among friends. Amusant stays clear and polite in mixed company.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a weekend activity
ChatPal
L'escape game a l'air amusant.
The escape room looks fun.
You
Oui, plus amusant que rester chez moi.
Yes, more fun than staying home.
ChatPal
Je réserve pour samedi ?
Shall I book for Saturday?
You
Go. J'ai hâte.
Go for it. I can't wait.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fun" in French
How do you say fun in French?
Amusant / amusante.
How do you say that's fun?
C'est amusant.
Do I change the ending?
Yes — amusante with feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce amusant?
Ah-mew-ZAHN.
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