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"Have fun!" in French: amuse-toi bien !
amuse-toi bien !
Have fun in French is amuse-toi bien ! — reflexive imperative with toi. Use it when someone leaves for a party or weekend.
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How to pronounce amuse-toi bien !
Say it
ah-MEWZ-twah BYAN
/a.myz twa bjɛ̃/
Amuse: ah-MEWZ. Toi: twah. Bien: BYAN. Together: ah-MEWZ-twah BYAN.
"Have fun!" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| amuse-toi bien ! | have fun! Default tu wish. | Default tu wish. |
| amusez-vous bien ! | have fun! (vous) Plural/formal. | Plural/formal. |
| bien s'amuser | to have a good time Infinitive idea. | Infinitive idea. |
| passe un bon moment | have a good time Close cousin. | Close cousin. |
How to use amuse-toi bien ! in real life
- 1Before a concert
Allez — amuse-toi bien !
Go on—have fun!
Full phrase.
- 2Weekend away
Amuse-toi bien à la mer.
Have fun at the seaside.
Place added.
- 3Text goodbye
Bonne soirée, amuse-toi bien !
Have a good evening, have fun!
Paired wishes.
Mistakes English speakers make with amuse-toi bien !
Incorrect: Amuse toi bien sans trait.
Correct: Amuse-toi bien !
Keep the hyphen: amuse-toi.
Incorrect: Have fun en français.
Correct: Amuse-toi bien !
Use the French imperative.
Good to know
Amuse-toi bien ! is a warm send-off, not instruction to be silly. With groups say amusez-vous bien. Parents text it before teenage parties.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend leaving for a festival
ChatPal
Amuse-toi bien !
Have fun!
You
Merci — amuse-toi bien aussi ce week-end.
Thanks—have fun this weekend too.
ChatPal
Moi je reste tranquille. Toi, amuse-toi bien.
I'm staying quiet. You, have fun.
You
Je t'envoie des photos.
I'll send you photos.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Have fun!" in French
How do you say have fun in French?
Amuse-toi bien !
Plural form?
Amusez-vous bien !
Why the hyphen?
Imperative + toi is hyphenated: amuse-toi.
How do you pronounce amuse?
ah-MEWZ.
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