French Conversation · Level 42
75 words
French word
simulation
Pronunciation
IPA/simylasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounsimulation
Example
Nous avons fait une simulation du vol.
We ran a simulation of the flight.
More examples
Ils ont fait une simulation pour estimer le coût.
They ran a simulation to estimate the cost.
Core concept
An imitation of a real process produces evidence about what might happen or tests whether an explanation works.
Common phrases
faire une simulation
run a simulation
une simulation informatique
computer simulation
une simulation de vol
flight simulation
Similar words
expérience: An attempt to establish facts through observation or controlled action.
jeu de rôle: An activity where participants act out roles to practice responses or dialogue.
imitation: The act of copying another thing's form or movements.
Definition in French
Procédé consistant à imiter le fonctionnement d'un système ou d'un événement afin de prévoir son comportement ou de vérifier des hypothèses.
Word origin
The French noun comes from Latin simulatio through learned scientific vocabulary, with simulare expressing the idea of imitation.
Usage tips
- The related verb simuler can mean either to model a process or to feign a condition, depending on context.