Also means
animated film
Usage Note
Animation covers both the lively bustle of a place ('il y a de l'animation') and the art of making animated films or cartoons. The plural animations often refers to organised activities or events at a resort or cultural venue. A person who runs such activities is an animateur (m) or animatrice (f).
Examples
"La rue était pleine d'animation ce soir."
Natural Translation
The street was full of life that evening.
Literal Translation
The street was full of animation that evening.
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