animer

Definition: to lead, conduct; drive, impel, encourage; liven up

J'aimerais animer la discussion ce soir - I'd like to lead the discussion this evening.

Le désir d'aider les gens anime sa vie - The desire to help people drives (is the driving force behind) his life.

Cette soirée va t'animer - This party will liven you up.

Related: un animateur - organizer, driving force, host, leader; animation - life, liveliness; animé (adj) - busy, lively, animated

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Pronunciation: [a nee may]Audio Link