animation

• Nom désignant l'état de ce qui est animé, vif ou plein de vie, ainsi que la technique de création d'images en mouvement à partir de dessins, de modèles ou d'images de synthèse.

A noun referring to the state of being alive or full of life, or the technique of creating moving images from drawings, models, or computer graphics.

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1. B2formal

   The condition of living or the state of being alive.

   état d'être vivant

   • The scientist studied the animation of single-celled organisms.
   • Animation is a fundamental characteristic of all living things.
   • The experiment observed the animation of the cells under a microscope.

   Synonymesalivenesslifevitality

   Antonymesdeadnessdeathlifelessness

2. Capacity for life and growthB2formal

   The property of being able to survive and grow.

   capacité de vivre et de croître

   • The seeds retained their animation even after years of storage.
   • Animation in plants is evident in their ability to photosynthesize.
   • The animation of the tissue was confirmed by its cellular activity.

   Synonymesalivenesslifeviabilityvitality

3. Liveliness and energyB1formal

   Quality of being active, spirited, or alive and vigorous.

   animation

   • Her animation during the presentation captivated the audience.
   • The party was full of animation and laughter.
   • He spoke with great animation about his travels.

   Synonymesbriodashenergyexuberancelivelinessspiritednessvervevitalityvivacityzest

   Antonymesapathyinactivitylanguorlethargylistlessnesstorpor

4. Act of invigoratingB2formal

   The activity of giving vitality and vigour to something.

   Animation (action de donner de la vitalité)

   • The coach's speech brought animation to the tired team.
   • The animation of the old building was achieved through careful restoration.
   • Her leadership brought new animation to the project.

   Synonymesenergizingenliveninginvigorationstimulationvitalizationvivification

   Antonymesdampeningdeadeningdepressiondiscouragement

5. Animated filmmakingA2formal

   The making of animated cartoons or films.

   Animation (cinéma d'animation)

   • Pixar is a famous studio known for its computer animation.
   • She studied animation at art school.
   • The animation in that movie was incredibly realistic.

6. B1formal

   General activity and motion, often in a lively or bustling way.

   Animation, activité

   • The streets were full of animation during the festival.
   • There was a lot of animation in the market square.
   • The city's animation never ceases to amaze visitors.

   Synonymesactivitybustledynamismenergylivelinessspiritvigorvitality

   Antonymesinactivitymotionlessnessquiescencestillness