automatic

• Décrit une machine ou un processus qui fonctionne de lui-même sans contrôle humain direct, ou qui se produit de manière involontaire ou réflexe.

Describes a machine or process that operates by itself without direct human control.

1. Self-operatingA2formal

   Working by itself without direct human control.

   Automatique (qui fonctionne seul)

   • The automatic doors opened as we approached.
   • She bought an automatic coffee maker for the office.
   • The car has an automatic transmission.

   Synonymesautomatedroboticself-actingself-movingself-regulating

   Antonymeshand-operatedmanual

2. Unconscious or involuntaryB1formal

   Done without conscious thought or intention.

   Automatique (involontaire)

   • Breathing is an automatic function of the body.
   • His response was automatic; he didn't even think about it.
   • She gave an automatic smile when she saw the camera.

   Synonymeshabitualinstinctiveinvoluntarymechanicalreflexspontaneousunconsciousunintentionalunthinking

   Antonymesconsciousdeliberateintentionalvoluntary

3. Certain to happenB2formal

   Happening as a necessary result of something else.

   Automatique (inévitable)

   • Late payment results in an automatic fine.
   • The contract includes an automatic renewal clause.
   • Failure to comply leads to automatic disqualification.

   Synonymesassuredcertaininescapableinevitablenecessaryunavoidable

   Antonymesaccidentalcontingentuncertain

• Nom désignant une machine, un dispositif ou un mécanisme qui fonctionne de lui-même sans contrôle humain direct, par exemple une boîte de vitesses automatique ou une arme à feu automatique.

A noun referring to a machine, device, or mechanism that operates by itself without direct human control, such as an automatic transmission or an automatic firearm.

1. Automatic firearmB2formal

   A firearm that fires continuously while the trigger is pressed.

   arme automatique

   • The soldier carried an automatic into battle.
   • Automatics are heavily regulated in many countries.
   • He prefers a semi-automatic over a fully automatic.

   Synonymesautomatic weaponmachine gun

2. Automatic carA2informal

   A car with an automatic transmission that changes gears without driver input.

   Voiture à boîte automatique

   • I drive an automatic because it's easier in traffic.
   • She rented an automatic for her trip.
   • Automatics are more popular in the US than manuals.

   Antonymesmanualstick