French word

animation

Pronunciation

IPA/animasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounevent

Example

Il y a une animation dans le parc cet après-midi.

There is an event in the park this afternoon.

Illustration for animation (event)

More examples

On prépare une animation pour enfants pendant les vacances.

We are preparing a children's event during the holidays.

Core concept

A public place brought to life by organized activities that draw people together.

Common phrases

  • animation pour enfants

    children's event

  • animation de quartier

    neighborhood event

  • organiser une animation

    organize an event

Similar words

événement: A scheduled occasion taking place at a particular date and time.
activité: An organized activity or program for people to enjoy or experience.

Definition in French

Activité organisée visant à divertir, rassembler ou mobiliser un public dans un lieu donné.

Word origin

French animation comes from Latin animatio, from animare, meaning to give life, through Old French.

Usage tips

  • In an event context, animation means organized entertainment or activity, while film animation is called film d'animation.

Other meanings

  • livelinessnoun
  • animationnoun

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