Artificielles (en. Artificial)

[aʁ.ti.fi.sjɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Referring to something created by artificial means.

Artificial life forms are the subject of numerous scientific studies.

Les formes de vie artificielles font l'objet de nombreuses études scientifiques.

Refers to rules or practices not based on nature.

Artificial teaching methods can sometimes be less effective.

Les méthodes d'enseignement artificielles peuvent parfois être moins efficaces.

The characteristic of being inauthentic or artificial.

Her reaction was so artificial that it was easy to guess.

Sa réaction était si artificielle qu'on pouvait facilement le deviner.

From the Latin 'artificialis', meaning 'related to artifice'.

artificial intelligence

A system capable of simulating human intelligence.

intelligence artificielle

artificial products

Products created by humans, often in contrast to natural products.

produits artificiels

artificial materials

Materials manufactured industrially.

matériaux artificiels

artifice

A method or technique to achieve a result, often deceptively.

artifice

artificial

That which is produced by humans or is not natural.

artificiel

natural

That which comes from nature, opposed to artificial.

naturel

Refers to something inauthentic or manufactured.

This dish looks good, but it's too artificial for my taste.

Ce plat a l'air bon, mais il est trop artificiel à mon goût.