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    Actions (en. Actions)

    /ak.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Behavior or a completed fact.
    His actions speak louder than his words.
    Ses actions parlent plus fort que ses mots.
    Obligation to do something, often used in law.
    The company was sued for its actions contrary to the law.
    L'entreprise a été poursuivie pour ses actions contraires à la loi.
    Measures taken to achieve a goal.
    We need to diversify our actions to improve results.
    Nous devons diversifier nos actions pour améliorer les résultats.
    verb

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'actio', meaning act or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    actions speak louder than words
    Gestures have more impact than speeches.
    actions parlent plus fort que les mots
    to put into action
    Translating an idea into practice.
    mettre en action
    to take measures
    To act to remedy a situation.
    prendre des mesures

    Related Words

    act
    A specific fact or action.
    acte
    to act
    To implement an action.
    agir
    reaction
    Response to a stimulus or to an action.
    réaction

    Slang Meanings

    To do something with enthusiasm.
    He really went all out with his actions this weekend.
    Il a vraiment mis le paquet sur ses actions ce week-end.
    To actively participate in a situation.
    She is always on the move.
    Elle est toujours dans l'action.