B2 noun Neutre

simulation

/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

A simulation is the imitation or representation of a real-world process or system over time. It involves using a model to study how a system works or to train individuals in a safe, controlled environment.

Exemples

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1

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

2

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

3

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

Famille de mots

Nom
simulation
Verb
simulate
Adjectif
simulated
Apparenté
simulator
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Sims' video game. It is a Life Simulation where you control virtual people.

Quiz rapide

The medical students used a highly realistic ___ to practice the complex surgical procedure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : simulation

Exemples

1

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

everyday

The pilot spent hours in a flight simulation to prepare for emergency landings.

2

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

formal

The government conducted a simulation of the economic crisis to evaluate potential recovery strategies.

3

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

informal

This game is a great simulation of what it's like to manage a professional sports team.

4

Advanced computer simulations allow scientists to predict climate patterns with increasing accuracy.

academic

Advanced computer simulations allow scientists to predict climate patterns with increasing accuracy.

5

Before launching the new production line, we ran a digital simulation to identify potential bottlenecks.

business

Before launching the new production line, we ran a digital simulation to identify potential bottlenecks.

Famille de mots

Nom
simulation
Verb
simulate
Adjectif
simulated
Apparenté
simulator

Collocations courantes

computer simulation computer simulation
flight simulation flight simulation
realistic simulation realistic simulation
run a simulation run a simulation
simulation software simulation software

Phrases Courantes

training simulation

training simulation

digital simulation

digital simulation

live-action simulation

live-action simulation

Souvent confondu avec

simulation vs stimulation

Stimulation refers to encouraging activity or excitement, while simulation refers to creating a model or imitation.

simulation vs dissimulation

Dissimulation specifically means hiding one's true feelings or intentions, whereas simulation is more general modeling.

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Notes d'usage

Simulation is widely used in technical and scientific fields to describe computer-generated models. It can also be used in medical or sports contexts to describe the act of faking an injury or symptom.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often accidentally say 'stimulation' when they mean 'simulation.' Be careful with the 'mu' versus 'tu' sounds.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Sims' video game. It is a Life Simulation where you control virtual people.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'simulare', which means to copy, represent, or feign.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: simulations) Often used as an attributive noun before other nouns (e.g., simulation model)
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Contexte culturel

The 'Simulation Theory' is a popular modern philosophical discussion suggesting that our entire universe might be a computer-generated simulation.

Quiz rapide

The medical students used a highly realistic ___ to practice the complex surgical procedure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : simulation

Mots lis

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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