How to Say “Have Fun” in French
Six kid-friendly ways to wish someone a good time in French — with simple pronunciation and a note on when each one fits.
The short answer
To one child, say Amuse-toi bien ! (ah-MOOZ twah bee-AN). To a group or an adult, say Amusez-vous bien ! (ah-moo-ZAY voo bee-AN). Both mean “have fun”.
Six ways to say it
Amuse-toi bien !
Have fun! (to one child or friend)
Say it: ah-MOOZ twah bee-AN
The everyday way a parent or teacher sends one child off to play.
Amusez-vous bien !
Have fun! (to a group, or politely)
Say it: ah-moo-ZAY voo bee-AN
Use it with the whole class, a group of friends, or an adult you address formally.
Profite bien !
Enjoy it! / Make the most of it!
Say it: pro-FEET bee-AN
For a treat, a trip or a holiday — enjoying a moment rather than playing.
Bon amusement !
Enjoy yourself!
Say it: bon-na-mooz-MON
A slightly more formal, written-style wish — signs, invitations and cards.
Éclate-toi !
Have a blast!
Say it: ay-KLAT twah
Very casual and playful — friends only, never in a formal note.
On s'amuse !
We're having fun!
Say it: on sa-MOOZ
Describing fun that is happening right now, in the classroom or at play.
Practise it with games
Children remember phrases fastest when they use them while playing. Our flip, memory-match and quiz games let kids hear and repeat French words at their own pace.
Questions parents ask
How do you say “have fun” in French?
Say “Amuse-toi bien !” (ah-MOOZ twah bee-AN) to one child, and “Amusez-vous bien !” (ah-moo-ZAY voo bee-AN) to a group or an adult you address politely.
What is the difference between amuse-toi and amusez-vous?
“Amuse-toi” uses the informal “tu” form for one child or friend. “Amusez-vous” uses “vous”, which covers both a group of people and a polite singular.
Does “profite bien” mean have fun?
Close, but not identical. “Profite bien” means enjoy it or make the most of it, and fits treats, trips and holidays better than playing.
How do you say “for fun” in French?
Say “pour le plaisir” (poor luh play-ZEER) or, more casually, “pour rigoler” (poor ree-go-LAY), meaning just for a laugh.
How do you say “I had fun” in French?
A child says “Je me suis bien amusé” (boy) or “Je me suis bien amusée” (girl), pronounced zhuh muh swee bee-AN na-moo-ZAY.