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    Acté (en. Act)

    [ak.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Written document that attests to a fact.
    The birth certificate is necessary to obtain an identity card.
    L'acte de naissance est nécessaire pour obtenir une carte d'identité.
    Legal document formalizing an agreement.
    The sales contract was signed at the notary's office.
    L'acte de vente a été signé chez le notaire.
    In the theatrical context, part of a play.
    The second act of the play was very well received by the audience.
    Le deuxième acte de la pièce a beaucoup plu au public.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'actus', meaning action, movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    administrative act
    Document issued by a public authority.
    acte administratif
    act of faith
    Sincere demonstration of belief.
    acte de foi
    act of presence
    Participation in an event without real commitment.
    acte de présence

    Related Words

    act
    To perform an action.
    agir
    action
    Process of doing something.
    action
    actor
    Person who plays a role in a play or film.
    acteur

    Slang Meanings

    To take a bold action.
    He really took a bold action by leaving his job without another solution.
    Il a vraiment fait un acte en quittant son emploi sans autre solution.
    To have an act.
    He is known for his act within the community; it has opened doors for him.
    Il est reconnu pour son acte dans le milieu, ça lui a ouvert des portes.