artificiel

artificiel
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. artificial
Ce bonbon rouge contient des colorants artificiels.That red candy has artificial coloring.
b. imitation
Nous utilisons du vrai beurre, pas du beurre artificiel.We use real butter, not imitation butter.
c. fake
Cette table est fabriquée en bois artificiel.This table is made of fake wood.
d. man-made
Les réservoirs d'eau sont généralement des lacs artificiels.Water reservoirs are typically man-made lakes.
a. artificial
La réceptionniste, très occupée, m'a salué et a affiché un sourire artificiel.The busy receptionist greeted me and flashed an artificial smile.
b. contrived
Je ne voulais pas sortir, alors j'ai donné une excuse artificielle.I didn't want to go out, so I gave a contrived excuse.
c. feigned
Mon idée de faire du saut en parachute a suscité un enthousiasme artificiel de la part de mes amis.My idea of going skydiving elicited a feigned enthusiasm from my friends.
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