Explore two ways to talk about enjoyment.
The idea
Fun often describes an enjoyable activity or experience; pleasure names enjoyment or something that gives it. A pleasure can also be a polite response.
| Word | Typical use |
|---|---|
| fun | enjoyable activity or experience |
| pleasure | enjoyment, its source, or a polite expression |
Examples
- We had fun building a kite.
- The boat trip was fun.
- They play cards just for fun.
- The garden gives me great pleasure.
- It was a pleasure to meet your family.
- Reading by the fire is a quiet pleasure.
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Watch out
Do not say have a fun: use have fun without an article.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. The children had ___ playing in the snow. (fun / pleasure)
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fun
fun: The children enjoyed playing in the snow.
Choose the correct word. The music gives me great ___. (fun / pleasure)
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pleasure
pleasure: the music gives a feeling of enjoyment.
Choose the correct word. “It was a ___ to meet you,” the guest said. (fun / pleasure)
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pleasure
pleasure: the speaker politely acknowledges the introduction.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. The children had ___ playing in the snow. (fun / pleasure)
Choose the correct word. The music gives me great ___. (fun / pleasure)
Choose the correct word. “It was a ___ to meet you,” the guest said. (fun / pleasure)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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