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    Agissez (en. Act)

    aʒiˈze

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take an initiative or behave in a certain way.
    You must act to solve this problem.
    Il faut que vous agissiez pour résoudre ce problème.
    To react to a situation.
    Act quickly if you want to avoid complications.
    Agissez rapidement si vous voulez éviter des complications.
    To intervene in a situation.
    The firefighters acted as soon as they received the call.
    Les pompiers ont agi dès qu'ils ont reçu l'appel.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'agir' which comes from the Latin 'agere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    are you acting?
    Question about someone's initiative or state of action.
    agissez-vous ?
    act with caution
    Advice to act thoughtfully.
    agissez avec prudence
    both of you, act responsibly
    Urging to act responsibly as a duo.
    tous les deux, agissez de manière responsable

    Related Words

    act
    To perform an action.
    agir
    action
    The act of doing something.
    action
    initiative
    Ability to make decisions without waiting for instructions.
    initiative

    Slang Meanings

    To take action without overthinking.
    Stop overthinking, just act, you know how it works.
    Arrête de réfléchir trop, juste agis, tu sais comment ça fonctionne.
    To be proactive in a situation.
    If you really want that job, act and don’t wait.
    Si tu veux vraiment ce job, agis et n'attends pas.