amusement

amusement

Plaisir ressenti quand quelque chose fait rire ou sourire.

En anglais simple : The pleasant feeling you get when something makes you laugh or smile.

• She smiled with amusement.
• I could not hide my amusement at his mistake.
• To our amusement, the dog joined the dance.

Comment l'utiliser : to someone’s amusement (To my amusement, the cat stole his chair.)

Synonymes : mirth, delight

Expressions courantes : with amusement, to someone’s amusement, hide your amusement

divertissement, amusement

Plaisir que procure une activité ou un spectacle amusant ou intéressant.

En anglais simple : Enjoyment provided by something fun or interesting to do or watch.

• We played cards for amusement.
• The show provided an hour of amusement.
• Reading gives her both knowledge and amusement.

Synonymes : entertainment, fun

Expressions courantes : for amusement, provide amusement, source of amusement

divertissement, distraction

Chose qu’on fait ou qu’on regarde pour se distraire.

En anglais simple : Something you do or watch for fun.

• Cards were our only amusement.
• The town offers several amusements for children.
• Fishing became his favorite weekend amusement.

Synonymes : entertainment, pastime, diversion

Expressions courantes : popular amusement, local amusements, evening amusement, favorite amusement