How do you say "What do you enjoy doing for fun?" in French?

"What do you enjoy doing for fun?" in French is "Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire pour vous amuser ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire pour vous amuser ?" mean in English?

"Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire pour vous amuser ?" means "What do you enjoy doing for fun?" in English.

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How to Say ‘What do you enjoy doing for fun?’ in French

Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire pour vous amuser ?

kuh ehst seh kuh vu eh-MEH fair pohr vu amyze

[kuh ehst seh kuh vu eh-MEH fair pohr vu amyze]

🇫🇷 In France: This is a normal conversation question, but it is more substantial than bar small talk. It works better once the other person seems happy to keep talking.

Phrase Breakdown

Qu'est-ce que

kuh ehst seh kuh

Words in this phrase

Qu'

[kuh]

what

Used to ask a question about something.

Example

Qu'est-ce que tu fais ?

What are you doing?

est

[ehst]

Third person singular of 'to be'.

Example

La maison est grande.

The house is big.

-ce

[seh]

Used to refer to an object or concept.

Example

C'est un bon choix.

It is a good choice.

que

[kuh]

that

Used to introduce a clause.

Example

Le livre que tu lis.

The book that you are reading.

Vous aimez faire

vu eh-MEH fair

Words in this phrase

vous

[vu]

you

Second person plural or formal singular pronoun.

Example

Vous l'appréciez.

You appreciate it.

aimez

[eh-MEH]

To find agreeable or enjoyable.

Example

Elle aime voyager.

She likes to travel.

faire

[fair]

to do

To engage in an activity.

Example

Il aime faire du sport.

He likes to do sports.

Pour vous amuser ?

pohr vu amyze

Words in this phrase

pour

[pohr]

for

Used to indicate the purpose.

Example

Je cuisine pour ma famille.

I cook for my family.

vous

[vu]

you

Second person plural or formal singular pronoun.

Example

Vous l'appréciez.

You appreciate it.

amuser

[amyze]

to have fun

To engage in enjoyable activities.

Example

Elle s'amuse beaucoup ici.

She has a lot of fun here.

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