No. 5,254 in French
amuse
"Amuse" means "to entertain or delight."
In a sentence
Je m'amuse beaucoup au parc avec mes amis.
I have a lot of fun at the park with my friends.
The word 'amuse' is used reflexively here (m'amuse), indicating that the speaker is engaging in enjoyable activities.
Il amuse les enfants avec ses blagues drôles.
He entertains the children with his funny jokes.
The word 'amuse' is used transitively, where he causes amusement for others, namely the children.
Nous nous amusons à jouer aux cartes pendant les soirées.
We have fun playing cards during the evenings.
The word 'amusons' is used reflexively again, in the plural form, showing that enjoyment is mutual among the group.
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