Animation (en. Animation)
/anima.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The process of creating moving images.
The film was made using 3D animation.
Le film a été réalisé en utilisant l'animation 3D.
The state of a place that is lively and full of activity.
The market was full of animation.
Le marché était plein d'animation.
Characteristic of a lively and dynamic personality.
Her contagious animation charmed everyone.
Son animation contagieuse a charmé tout le monde.
Etymology
From Latin 'animatio', which means 'the action of animating' or 'giving life'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social animation
Dynamism and activity within a social group.
animation sociale
group animation
Dynamics created within a group through a common activity.
animation de groupe
cultural animation
Events or activities aimed at promoting culture.
animation culturelle
Related Words
to animate
To give life or movement to something.
animer
facilitator
A person who leads or facilitates an activity or event.
animateur
animated
Qualifies something that is alive or animated.
animé
Slang Meanings
Energy or enthusiasm within a group.
This concert was full of animation, everyone was dancing.
Ce concert était plein d'animation, tout le monde dansait.
Excitement, festive atmosphere.
Last night's animation was amazing, I loved it.
L'animation d'hier soir était incroyable, j'ai adoré.