French word

stimulation

Pronunciation

IPA/stimylasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstimulation

Example

J'ai besoin de stimulation au travail.

I need some stimulation at work.

Illustration for stimulation (stimulation)

More examples

La stimulation intellectuelle favorise la créativité.

Intellectual stimulation promotes creativity.

Core concept

A push that starts or intensifies activity in a person, animal, or system.

Common phrases

  • stimulation intellectuelle

    intellectual stimulation

  • stimulation cognitive

    cognitive stimulation

  • stimulation sensorielle

    sensory stimulation

Similar words

énergie: The strength and vitality required to continue an activity or task.
motivation: A desire or reason for taking action to achieve a goal.
encouragement: Supportive words or conduct that help another person progress.

Definition in French

Action de provoquer ou d'accroître une activité, une réaction ou un intérêt chez une personne, un animal ou un système.

Word origin

French stimulation comes from Latin stimulare, 'to prick or urge on,' related to stimulus, and developed into the action of provoking activity or response.

Usage tips

  • Stimulation is feminine in French, so the usual singular form is la stimulation.

Other meanings

  • activationnoun
  • encouragementnoun
  • excitementnoun

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