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    S'animait (en. Was coming alive)

    /s̬a.ni.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To begin to live or move with liveliness.
    The crowd came to life as the concert approached.
    La foule s'animait à l'approche du concert.
    To become more lively or dynamic.
    The discussion became lively as opinions diverged.
    La discussion s'animait au fur et à mesure que les opinions divergeaient.
    To wake up or show enthusiasm.
    The children came to life seeing the fireworks.
    Les enfants s'animaient en voyant les feux d'artifice.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'animer', with the reflexive pronoun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    came to life like never before
    Demonstrated unprecedented liveliness.
    s'animait comme jamais
    came to life within the group
    Took an active part in the group dynamics.
    s'animait au sein du groupe
    came to life for the event
    Showed increased interest or activity related to an event.
    s'animait pour l'événement

    Related Words

    animate
    To make lively or animated.
    animer
    animation
    The act of animating or the state of being animated.
    animation
    animated
    In a state of movement or activity.
    animé

    Slang Meanings

    To be in good shape or cheerful.
    Tonight, the evening came to life; we were all in a good mood.
    Ce soir, la soirée s'animait, on était tous de bonne humeur.
    To get into the ambiance.
    When the music started, the party came to life.
    Quand la musique a commencé, la fête s'est animée.