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animation

animation, liveliness

noun ah-nee-mah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

animated film

Usage Note

Animation covers both the lively bustle of a place ('il y a de l'animation') and the art of making animated films or cartoons. The plural animations often refers to organised activities or events at a resort or cultural venue. A person who runs such activities is an animateur (m) or animatrice (f).

Examples

"La rue était pleine d'animation ce soir."

Natural Translation

The street was full of life that evening.

Literal Translation

The street was full of animation that evening.

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