Animait (en. Animated)
a.ni.mɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To bring to life, to infuse energy into something.
He livened up the meetings with his enthusiasm.
Il animait les réunions avec son enthousiasme.
To give movement, to make characters or objects active.
The director animated the characters very realistically.
Le réalisateur animait les personnages de manière très réaliste.
To be the origin of the atmosphere of an event.
She enlivened the evening with her catchy music.
Elle animait la soirée avec sa musique entraînante.
Etymology
From the Latin 'animal' meaning 'living being', with the prefix 'animer' meaning to make alive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to liven up a discussion
To ensure that the discussion is lively and enriching.
animer une discussion
to lead a group
To guide and stimulate the members of a group.
animer un groupe
to conduct a class
To make a class interesting and engaging.
animer un cours
Related Words
to animate
Verb meaning to bring to life or make active.
animer
animation
The process or art of animating something, often used in the context of cinema or graphics.
animation
host
A person who hosts a show, event, or meeting.
animateur
Slang Meanings
To make a situation exciting.
That party really livened up the neighborhood's atmosphere.
Cette fête animait vraiment l'ambiance du quartier.
To be the source of entertainment.
He always knows how to liven up the evenings with friends.
Il sait toujours comment animer les soirées entre amis.