Artificielle (en. Artificial)

/aʁ.ti.fi.sjɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that is not natural.

This flower is artificial; it will never wilt.

Cette fleur est artificielle, elle ne se fanera jamais.

Designates a manufactured product.

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field.

L'intelligence artificielle est un domaine en plein essor.

Opposed to authentic or real.

Artificial feelings don't interest me.

Les sentiments artificiels ne m'intéressent pas.

From the Latin 'artificialis', meaning 'related to art' or 'made by art'.

artificial intelligence

A field of science where systems are created to perform tasks requiring human intelligence.

intelligence artificielle

artificial theology

A concept referring to beliefs or doctrines created by humans.

théologie artificielle

artificial product

An object manufactured and not derived from nature.

produit artificiel

artifice

A subterfuge created to deceive or obtain something.

artifice

artificer

A person who creates artifices, often related to fireworks.

artificier

artisan

An individual who practices a manual trade and creates objects traditionally.

artisan

Something that appears real but is fake or made up.

This show is so artificial; it feels like a movie.

Ce spectacle est tellement artificiel, on dirait un film.

Used to describe insincerity in behavior or emotions.

She has an artificial smile; it feels like she doesn't really mean it.

Elle a un sourire artificiel, on dirait qu'elle ne le pense pas vraiment.