French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
animé
Pronunciation
IPA/anime/
Meaning
- adjectivelively
Example
La soirée était animée et tout le monde dansait.
The evening was lively and everyone was dancing.
More examples
Le marché était très animé ce matin.
The market was very lively this morning.
Core concept
A place or exchange filled with lively movement, sound, and eager participation.
Common phrases
ville animée
lively city
rue animée
lively street
soirée animée
lively evening
Similar words
convivial: Warm and welcoming, with people enjoying easy social interaction.
vivace: Full of energy, life, and spirited movement.
dynamique: Energetic and active, with frequent movement or change.
Definition in French
Qui manifeste de l'entrain ou de l'animation; s'emploie pour une fête, une conversation ou un quartier animé.
Word origin
Animé is the adjective formed from the past participle of French animer, from Latin animare, based on anima, meaning breath or soul.
Usage tips
- Animé agrees with the noun: animé, animée, animés, and animées, although the final forms usually sound alike.