kinetic

cinétique

Qui concerne le mouvement.

En anglais simple : Connected with movement.

• A moving car has kinetic energy.
• The museum displayed a kinetic sculpture.
• As the ball accelerates, its kinetic energy increases.

Synonymes : motive, motional, ambulatory, animate

Expressions courantes : kinetic energy, kinetic sculpture, kinetic theory

cinétique

Qui utilise des armes et la force physique dans une action militaire, notamment une force pouvant tuer.

En anglais simple : Using weapons and physical force in military action, especially force that can kill people.

• The army prepared for kinetic operations.
• Commanders chose a kinetic strike against the missile site.
• The report compares cyber attacks with kinetic warfare.

Expressions courantes : kinetic warfare, kinetic strike, kinetic operations

moteur, cinétique

Qui concerne les mouvements d’un être vivant ou leur contrôle.

En anglais simple : Connected with how a living body moves or controls movement.

• The study examined kinetic responses in small organisms.
• Researchers measured changes in the patient’s kinetic function.
• The treatment aims to improve kinetic control of the limbs.

Synonymes : motor

Expressions courantes : kinetic function, kinetic response, kinetic activity

frénétique, énergique

Très animé et plein d’activité rapide et enthousiaste.

En anglais simple : Very busy and full of fast, excited activity.

• The market was noisy and kinetic.
• Her kinetic performance kept the audience excited.
• The film captures the kinetic energy of city life.

Synonymes : energetic, frantic, lively

Contraires : calm, quiet

Expressions courantes : kinetic performance, kinetic pace, kinetic energy