animatronique
The English phrase animatronics is translated into French as animatronique.
The term refers to a form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves.
Meaning: form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves (noun)
Did you know?
- France is home to some of the world's most famous early 'animatronics' in the form of the automates created by Jacques de Vaucanson in the 18th century.
- The French word animatronique is a portmanteau blending animation and électronique.
- Unlike in English, where 'animatronics' is plural, the French animatronique is almost always used in the singular form when referring to the technology.
Examples in context
- As-tu vu ces automates animés fantastiques au parc d'attractions?Did you see those fantastic animatronics at the theme park?
- Il utilise l'animatronique pour ses films.He uses animatronics for his movies.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are visiting a theme park attraction.
- NathanRegarde cette animatronique, elle est incroyable !Look at this animatronic, it is incredible!
- ChloéOui, Nathan, elle semble vraiment vivante.Yes, Nathan, she looks truly alive.
- NathanC'est un travail d'animatronique très complexe.It is very complex animatronic work.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord, la technologie est folle.I agree, the technology is crazy.
