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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesanimateur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /a.ni.ma.tœʁ/
"Il travaille comme animateur dans un grand studio de cinéma."
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2 senses- 1
An artist who creates multiple images, known as frames, which give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence.
"The lead animator spent months perfecting the facial expressions of the main character." - 2
A person who enlivens, energizes, or brings spirit to a social gathering, activity, or organization.
"As the resort's chief animator, she kept guests engaged with fun daily activities and games."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'animator' (one who gives life or spirit), from the verb 'animare' (to animate, from 'anima', meaning breath or soul). The term entered English in the late 16th century to denote one who brings life or encouragement, later shifting in the 20th century to specifically describe an artist who creates moving images and cartoons.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Animator" is said worldwide
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animateur
Transliteration: /a.ni.ma.tœʁ/
"Il travaille comme animateur dans un grand studio de cinéma."
Animator
Transliteration: /aniˈmaːtɔʁ/
"Der Animator erschuf beeindruckende visuelle Effekte für den Film."
animatore
Transliteration: /a.ni.maˈto.re/
"L'animatore ha disegnato ogni fotogramma con grande precisione."
animador
Transliteration: /a.ni.maˈðoɾ/
"El animador ganó un premio por su excelente trabajo en la película."
animador
Transliteration: /ɐ.ni.maˈdoɾ/
"O animador usou software avançado para criar os personagens."
एनिमेटर
Transliteration: enimeṭar
"वह एक जानी-मानी फिल्म कंपनी में मुख्य एनिमेटर के रूप में काम करता है।"
动画师
Transliteration: dòng huà shī
"这位才华横溢的动画师绘制了许多受欢迎的角色。"
애니메이터
Transliteration: aenimeiteo
"그 애니메이터는 새로운 3D 영화 프로젝트를 맡고 있습니다."
アニメーター
Transliteration: animētā
"彼は世界的に有名なアニメーターになることを夢見ています。"
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