disport in French
disport in French is divertissement, s'amuser — disport means to enjoy yourself in a lively, playful way, jumping and frolicking about.
disport in French
divertissement
(countable, archaic) Anything which diverts one from serious matters; a game, a pastime, a sport.
s'amuser
(ambitransitive, reflexive, dated) To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.
What does "disport" mean?
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verb To enjoy yourself in a lively, playful way, jumping and frolicking about.
"“Here’s one I wrote. My heroine is disporting herself at a ball ‘glittering from head to foot with large diamonds of the first water.’"
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disport in a sentence
- “Here’s one I wrote. My heroine is disporting herself at a ball ‘glittering from head to foot with large diamonds of the first water.’
- Concern—and consternation—about the flapper are general. She disports herself flagrantly in the public eye, and there is no keeping her out of grown-up company or conversation.
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What is "disport" in French?
"disport" in French is divertissement, s'amuser. disport means: To enjoy yourself in a lively, playful way, jumping and frolicking about.
Are there other ways to say "disport" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "disport": divertissement, s'amuser.
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