Agi (en. Acted)

/aʒi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perform an action in response to a situation.
He acted quickly to solve the problem.
Il a agi rapidement pour résoudre le problème.
To intervene in a way that produces an effect.
She acted responsibly during the crisis.
Elle a agi de manière responsable durant la crise.
To make a decision or choice in a given situation.
They acted according to their convictions.
Ils ont agi selon leurs convictions.

Etymology

From the French verb 'agir', derived from the Latin 'agere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act according to one's principles
To behave in a way that respects one's values.
agir selon ses principes
act quickly
To react quickly to a situation.
agir vite
act with full knowledge of the facts
To make a decision after careful consideration.
agir en toute connaissance de cause

Related Words

action
Reference to an act or movement.
action
behavior
Way of acting, attitude of a person.
comportement
reaction
Response to a stimulus or situation.
réaction

Slang Meanings

To act in a cool or laid-back manner.
He really acted like a boss at the party.
Il a vraiment agi comme un boss à la fête.
To act unpredictably.
This guy always acts weird!
Ce type agit toujours bizarrement!