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    Exécuter (en. Execute)

    [ɛk.ziky.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Performing an act, a task, a job.
    He followed the orders to the letter.
    Il a exécuté les ordres à la lettre.
    To put to death, to carry out a sentence.
    The criminal was executed for his crimes.
    Le criminel a été exécuté pour ses crimes.
    To implement a law, a regulation.
    The new law will be enforced starting tomorrow.
    La nouvelle loi sera exécutée dès demain.
    To create a work, such as a musical piece or a work of art.
    She performed a magnificent sonata.
    Elle a exécuté une magnifique sonate.
    To execute a computer program.
    The program runs automatically on startup.
    Le programme s'exécute automatiquement au démarrage.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'exsecutus', past participle of 'exsequi', which means 'to follow to the end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    execute a plan
    Putting a plan into practice.
    exécuter un plan
    execute orders
    Accomplishing what has been requested.
    exécuter des ordres
    execute a task
    Carrying out a specific activity or task.
    exécuter une tâche

    Related Words

    execution
    The action of executing something.
    exécution
    executor
    One who executes.
    exécutant

    Slang Meanings

    To provide a service or complete a task quickly.
    He got the job done in no time.
    Il a exécuté le boulot en un rien de temps.
    To do something with energy.
    She performed the dance with passion.
    Elle a exécuté la danse avec passion.