Acton (en. Acton)

ak-ton

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An action taken to achieve a goal.
His acton helped solve the problem.
Son acton a permis de résoudre le problème.
The act of conducting an activity proactively.
One must always have an acton in mind when planning.
Il faut toujours avoir un acton en tête lors de la planification.
An initiative or ongoing project.
His acton in favor of the environment is admirable.
Son acton en faveur de l'environnement est admirable.

Etymology

The term 'acton' comes from the Latin 'actio', which means action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act in the acton
To make an active decision regarding an initiative.
agir dans l'acton
to engage in an acton
To actively participate in a venture or project.
se livrer à un acton

Related Words

action
Process of acting or doing something to achieve something.
action
initiative
Ability to undertake something new.
initiative
activity
Condition or fact of being active or engaging in an enterprise.
activité

Slang Meanings

To be proactive in one's efforts.
One must stay acton to avoid being outpaced.
Il faut rester acton pour ne pas se faire dépasser.
To launch an idea or project with enthusiasm.
She really had an acton on this new product.
Elle a vraiment eu un acton sur ce nouveau produit.