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have a whale of a time in French

have a whale of a time in French is s'amuser comme un petit fou, s'éclater.

have a whale of a time in French

s'amuser comme un petit fou

verb

(idiomatic) To enjoy oneself greatly: to have a very good time.

s'éclater

verb

(idiomatic) To enjoy oneself greatly: to have a very good time.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "have a whale of a time" in French?

"have a whale of a time" in French is s'amuser comme un petit fou, s'éclater.

Are there other ways to say "have a whale of a time" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "have a whale of a time": s'amuser comme un petit fou, s'éclater.

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