automatisme

l'automatisme
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. reflex
En entendant quelqu'un dans la rue crier son prénom, Ève s'est retournée comme par automatisme.When she heard someone in the street shouting her name, Ève turned as if by reflex.
b. habit
Alix ne mange pas par faim, mais par automatisme.Alix isn't eating out of hunger, but out of habit.
c. automatism
Ce geste est devenu un automatisme. Je le fais sans y penser.This gesture has become an automatism. I do it without thinking about it.
a. automation
L'automatisme des machines améliore la production.Automation of machines improves production.
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