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    Agir (en. Act)

    /a.ʒiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To implement an action.
    We need to act quickly to solve the problem.
    Il faut agir rapidement pour résoudre le problème.
    To have a behavior or a role.
    She always acts responsibly.
    Elle agit toujours de manière responsable.
    To have an impact or influence on something.
    Political decisions can impact the lives of citizens.
    Les décisions politiques peuvent agir sur la vie des citoyens.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'agere', which means 'to carry out, to accomplish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act with caution
    To act in a thoughtful and attentive manner.
    agir avec prudence
    act under the influence
    To act while being influenced by something or someone.
    agir sous l'influence
    act accordingly
    To react or act according to the circumstances.
    agir en conséquence

    Related Words

    action
    An operation or an act.
    action
    behavior
    The manner in which a person conducts themselves.
    comportement
    reaction
    A response to a stimulus.
    réaction

    Slang Meanings

    To act impulsively.
    Stop acting on instinct, take the time to think.
    Arrête de agir à l'instinct, prends le temps de réfléchir.
    To do something without thinking.
    He acted like an idiot by not checking his sources.
    Il a agi comme un idiot en ne vérifiant pas ses sources.