amusing

• Décrit quelque chose de drôle, divertissant ou qui provoque le rire.

Describes something that is funny, entertaining, or causes laughter.

1. Entertaining or funnyA2formal

   Causing laughter or providing entertainment.

   amusant, divertissant

   • The comedian told an amusing story that made everyone laugh.
   • She found the cartoon very amusing.
   • His amusing remarks kept the audience entertained.

   Synonymescomicaldelightfuldivertingenjoyableentertainingfunnyhumorouslaughablewitty

   Antonymesboringdullhumorlesstediousunfunny

2. Pleasantly interestingB1formal

   Stimulating interest in a light-hearted way.

   amusant (au sens de plaisant et intéressant)

   • The museum had an amusing exhibit about ancient toys.
   • It was an amusing coincidence that they met again.
   • The book is full of amusing anecdotes about travel.

   Synonymesagreeabledivertingengagingenjoyableentertainingpleasurable

   Antonymesboringdulltediousuninteresting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de divertir quelqu'un ou de lui faire éprouver du plaisir, du rire ou un sourire.

A verb used to indicate the act of entertaining someone or causing them to laugh or smile.

1. Entertain or make laughA2formal

   To cause someone to laugh or smile by being funny or entertaining.

   Divertir, faire rire

   • The clown amused the children with his tricks.
   • His jokes never fail to amuse the audience.
   • She amused her friends with funny stories.

   Synonymescheerdelightdivertentertaingladdenpleaseregaletickle

   Antonymesannoyboredispleaseirritatevex

2. Keep occupied or distractedB1formal

   To keep someone's attention or interest in a pleasant way, often to pass time.

   occuper agréablement

   • The toys amused the baby while the parents cooked dinner.
   • He amused himself by reading a book during the long flight.
   • They were amused by the puzzle for hours.

   Synonymesbeguiledivertengageentertainoccupy