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    Acte (en. Act)

    /akt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action or fact that is accomplished.
    This act of bravery saved lives.
    Cet acte de bravoure a sauvé des vies.
    Official or legal document.
    He signed a deed of sale.
    Il a signé un acte de vente.
    Event, episode in a play.
    The first act of the play was captivating.
    Le premier acte de la pièce était captivant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'actus', which means action or movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    actor of an act
    Person who performs an action or a fact.
    acteur d'un acte
    act of faith
    Action that expresses trust or belief.
    acte de foi
    failed act
    Unconscious error that reveals a repressed desire.
    acte manqué

    Related Words

    action
    Movement aimed at producing an effect.
    action
    actor
    Person who plays a role in a play or film.
    acteur
    current
    Which is ongoing or exists at the present time.
    actuel

    Slang Meanings

    A bold act.
    It was an incredible act of defiance.
    C'était un acte de défi incroyable.
    To do something in a surprising manner.
    He performed an act of magic.
    Il a réalisé un acte de magie.