L'activité (en. Activity)

/laʁ.ti.vi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of accomplishing something.
The company's activity has increased significantly this year.
L'activité de l'entreprise a beaucoup augmenté cette année.
Regular work or occupation.
He spends a lot of time on his professional activity.
Il consacre beaucoup de temps à son activité professionnelle.
A set of actions performed or to be performed.
Leisure activities are essential for relaxation.
Les activités de loisirs sont essentielles pour se détendre.
Movement or action of a group.
The social activity was very lively this weekend.
L'activité sociale a été très animée ce week-end.
Discipline or area of action.
She is involved in an artistic activity.
Elle est impliquée dans une activité artistique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'activitas', derived from 'activus' meaning 'active'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

economic activity
a set of productive actions in the economic sector.
activité économique
sports activity
a set of actions related to sport.
activité sportive
school activity
a set of actions linked to education and studies.
activité scolaire

Related Words

active
Who acts or is in motion.
actif
professional activity
Paid work or occupation exercised by a person.
activité professionnelle
inactivity
State or situation of not being active.
inactivité

Slang Meanings

Work
He has so much work with his activity.
Il a tellement de boulot avec son activité.
Plan
Are we making a little activity plan this weekend?
On se fait un petit plan d'activité ce week-end ?
Thing
It's a pretty funny activity thing.
C'est un truc d'activité assez marrant.