French word animer comes from Latin anima (Air, breeze. Breath. Soul, spirit, life.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anima | Latin (lat) | Air, breeze. Breath. Soul, spirit, life. |
| animo | Latin (lat) | (of colours) I enliven.. (of torches) I kindle, light.. I animate, quicken.. I encourage, help.. I fill with breath or air.. I give or endow with a particular disposition of mind; rouse, incite.. I refresh, revive.. I transform into a living being, give or bring life; inspire. |
| animer | French (fra) | (animation) To animate (draw animation). To animate (give something life). To animate (give vigour). To spur on. |