French Conversation · Level 140
30 words
French word
animer
Pronunciation
IPA/anime/
Meaning
- verbliven up
Example
Elle anime la soirée.
She livens up the party.
More examples
Il anime un atelier.
He leads a workshop.
Core concept
A person breathes energy into a gathering, so its atmosphere becomes lively and participation picks up.
Common phrases
animer une soirée
liven up a party
animer une émission
host a show
animer un atelier
lead a workshop
animer un débat
moderate a debate
Similar words
présenter: To introduce people or content to an audience and explain it clearly.
organiser: To arrange the preparations and practical details of an event or meeting.
motiver: To encourage someone to feel motivated and take action.
divertir: To entertain people by giving them enjoyment, laughter, or pleasure.
Definition in French
Donner de l'énergie à un événement, une discussion ou un spectacle pour rendre l'ambiance plus vivante.
Word origin
French animer comes through Old French from Latin animare, meaning "to give life," from anima, meaning "breath" or "soul."
Usage tips
- The final -er in animer is pronounced like the French sound in parler, while the final -ent in ils animent is silent.