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simulate

UK
/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/

Translations

simulateverb
simulated
Past Simple
simulated
Past Participle
simulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/
imiterAu sens de reproduire l’apparence ou le caractère de quelque chose.
The software can simulate the effects of an earthquake on a building.
Le logiciel peut imiter les effets d’un tremblement de terre sur un bâtiment.
simulerEn informatique, en sciences ou en ingénierie, au sens de créer un modèle ou une représentation d’un système.
The engineers used a computer program to simulate the flow of traffic through the new intersection.
Les ingénieurs ont utilisé un programme informatique pour simuler le flux de la circulation dans le nouveau carrefour.
simulerAu sens de faire semblant d’éprouver un sentiment ou un état.
He tried to simulate surprise when he heard the news.
Il a essayé de simuler la surprise quand il a appris la nouvelle.
Additional translations
feindrePlus littéraire ou soutenu ; au sens de faire semblant.
Synonyms
replicate
emulate
model
reproduce
feign
pretend
mimic
imitate
simulateadjective
more simulate
Comp.
most simulate
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪt/
Rare/archaic use meaning ‘feigned, pretended’
simuléAu sens de feint, artificiel, non authentique.
His simulate friendliness disappeared once the deal was signed.
Sa convivialité simulée a disparu une fois l’accord signé.
Additional translations
feintPlus naturel pour qualifier une attitude ou un sentiment non sincère.

Definitions

simulateverb
To imitate the appearance or character of something.
The software can simulate the effects of an earthquake on a building.
To pretend to have or feel an emotion or condition.
He tried to simulate surprise when he heard the news.
To create a model or representation of a system or process for study or training purposes.
The engineers used a computer program to simulate the flow of traffic through the new intersection.
simulateadjective
Feigned or pretended; not genuine.
His simulate friendliness disappeared once the deal was signed.
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