/a.my.zɑ̃/
Translation
amusing, funny, entertaining
Word origin
Present participle of amuser ('to amuse, to entertain'), from Old French a- plus muser ('to ponder, to idle'). The same root gives English 'amuse' and 'amusement'.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- amuser
- English cognates
- amuse, amusement
Grammar
Examples
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This film is really very amusing.
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She told us an amusing story.
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It is an entertaining game for the whole family.
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It would be fun to go travelling together.
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Your brother is an amusing boy full of energy.
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