D'agir (en. To act)

/da.ʒiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To take a solution or a decision by acting.

We need to act quickly to solve this problem.

Il faut agir rapidement pour résoudre ce problème.

To behave in a certain way.

She knows how to act wisely in all circumstances.

Elle sait agir avec sagesse en toutes circonstances.

To have an influence on something or someone.

These events have acted on the mindset of the participants.

Ces événements ont agi sur l'état d'esprit des participants.

The word 'agir' comes from the Latin 'agere', which means to do or to act.

act with caution

To do something thoughtfully and safely.

agir avec prudence

act on a whim

To make an impulsive decision without thinking.

agir sur un coup de tête

act according to one's convictions

To make choices based on one's own beliefs.

agir selon ses convictions

action

Process by which something is done.

action

behavior

Way of acting or behaving.

comportement

influence

Ability to change or affect someone or something.

influence

Being on the ground

He is always on the ground, ready to act.

Il est toujours sur le terrain, prêt à agir.

Doing the job

When needed, he knows how to do the job and act.

Quand il le faut, il sait faire le job et agir.