artificial

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est créé ou fabriqué par l'homme plutôt que produit naturellement, souvent comme imitation de ce qui est naturel.

Describes something that is made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, often as a copy of something natural.

1. Man-madeB1formal

   Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

   Artificiel (fait par l'homme)

   • The flowers in the vase are artificial.
   • Artificial sweeteners are used in many diet drinks.
   • The lake is artificial, created for irrigation purposes.

   Synonymesfabricatedimitationman-mademanufacturedsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinenaturalorganicreal

2. Not genuineB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or sincerity; fake.

   artificiel (sens : pas naturel, faux)

   • Her smile seemed artificial and forced.
   • The artificial atmosphere of the party made everyone uncomfortable.
   • His artificial enthusiasm was obvious to everyone.

   Synonymesaffectedcontrivedcounterfeitfakefalsefeignedinsincerephonypretendedshamunnatural

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinenaturalrealsincere

3. Simulated or syntheticB1formal

   Created to imitate something natural, often in a technical context.

   Artificiel (simulé ou synthétique)

   • Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
   • The company developed an artificial heart valve.
   • Artificial leather is cheaper than real leather.

   Synonymesersatzfakefalseimitationman-mademockpretendsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymesgenuinenaturalorganicreal