English–French

“artificial” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁtifisjɛl/

Example

Son sourire artificiel ne me convainc pas.

His artificial smile doesn't convince me.

Illustration for artificiel (artificial)

How to say “artificial” in French

“Artificial” in French is artificiel.

A crafted substitute stands in for the natural thing, or a polished expression hides what is genuinely felt.

Full entry for artificiel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with artificiel

L'intelligence artificielle façonne notre quotidien.

Artificial intelligence shapes our daily lives.

Tips for using artificiel

  • For a person's manner or smile, artificiel sounds openly negative, while peu naturel is often a softer choice.

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