animation
gb/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 4200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
Process of making moving images
A way of making pictures or objects move in a video by showing many images quickly one after another.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] creates animation
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'animation' with 'anime', which specifically refers to Japanese animated works.
Synonymes
cartooning (Usually refers to drawing cartoons, not always animated)
|
motion graphics (Often used for animated graphic design elements, especially in digital media)
Antonymes
live action (Refers to films or videos recorded with real people and objects, not created through animation)
Collocations
computer animation
|3D animation
|animated film
|stop-motion animation
|traditional animation
Thèmes
art
|media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Pixar is famous for its high-quality computer animation.
- The movie combines live action with animation.
- She studied animation at art school before working in the film industry.
- Stop-motion animation requires photographing each small movement.
- Modern animation can be created entirely on a laptop.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I like Japanese animation.
- He makes animation on his computer.
- Animation is used in many movies.
- The kids watched an animation about animals.
Nom
B2
property
2
Liveliness and energy in manner
A happy and active way of speaking or acting that shows energy and excitement.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] shows animation
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this meaning with the 'moving pictures' sense; context about people’s behavior helps clarify.
Synonymes
liveliness (More general term for energetic manner)
|
vivacity (Slightly more formal or literary)
Antonymes
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm)
Collocations
speak with animation
|show animation
|full of animation
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She spoke with great animation about her travels.
- His face lit up with animation when he saw his friends.
- The teacher's animation kept the students engaged.
- He told the story with unusual animation.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She talked with animation about her trip.
- He showed animation when he met his old friend.
- The class liked the teacher's animation.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
animation
API
GB/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
an - im - a - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: animation
- Plural: animation, animations
Famille de mots
Forms
animations
noun
Core family
Related words
animatedly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
inanimate
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
reanimate
verb
Expressions
come to life
1/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become lively or active
To start being full of activity, energy, or excitement.
Exemples
- The city comes to life at night.
- The cartoon characters came to life on screen.
come to life
2/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become active or exciting
To become full of energy, activity, or excitement.
Exemples
- The city comes to life at night with music and lights.
- Her face came to life when she saw her friends.
bring to life
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make more lively or realistic
To make something more interesting, lively, or realistic.
Exemples
- The teacher used pictures to bring the lesson to life.
- The actor's performance brought the character to life.
- Her voice brings the character to life.
- Her descriptions brought the story to life for the children.
bring to life
2/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make something seem real or lively
To make something feel real, interesting, or full of energy.
Exemples
- The director used animation to bring the characters to life.
- Her storytelling really brought the history lesson to life.