Exécuté (en. Executed)

[ɛkzykytɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been implemented or carried out.
The order was executed flawlessly.
L'ordre a été exécuté sans faille.
In law, referring to the enforcement of a judicial decision.
He was executed according to the terms of the contract.
Il a été exécuté selon les termes du contrat.

Etymology

From the verb 'execute', from the Latin 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow through'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have something executed
To have a task or command implemented.
faire exécuter quelque chose
to be executed
To be put into practice or applied.
être exécuté
execution of the law
Implementation of legal provisions.
exécution de la loi

Related Words

execute
To implement or carry out something.
exécuter
execution
The action of putting something into effect.
exécution
executable
That can be executed.
exécutable

Slang Meanings

When something is done quickly.
He executed everything in record time.
Il a tout exécuté en un temps record.
When a task is completed flawlessly.
His work was so well done, he really executed.
Son travail était tellement bien faite, il a vraiment exécuté.