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    Agissait (en. Acted)

    /a.ʒi.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To do something, to implement an action.
    He always acted wisely.
    Il agissait toujours avec sagesse.
    To be in the process of performing an action.
    She acted according to her principles.
    Elle agissait en fonction de ses principes.
    To take measures, to intervene.
    The government acted to protect the environment.
    Le gouvernement agissait pour protéger l'environnement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'agir' derived from Latin 'agere' meaning 'to do'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act accordingly
    Take appropriate actions in a situation.
    agir en conséquence
    act impulsively
    React without thinking, often emotionally.
    agir de manière impulsive
    act under the influence
    Do something because of the influence of others.
    agir sous l'influence

    Related Words

    action
    The process of doing something.
    action
    actor
    A person who plays a role or participates in an action.
    acteur
    agent
    A person or thing that produces an effect, that acts.
    agent

    Slang Meanings

    To have a particular behavior in an informal context.
    He acted like a real boss during the meeting.
    Il agissait comme un vrai boss pendant la réunion.
    To react quickly in a given situation.
    When he saw the fire, he acted right away.
    Quand il a vu le feu, il a agi direct.