Fonctionner (en. Function)

/fɔ̃ksjɔne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To indicate that something is in working order.

The engine runs correctly.

Le moteur fonctionne correctement.

To operate according to a mechanism or process.

This formula works well to solve the problem.

Cette formule fonctionne bien pour résoudre le problème.

To react in an expected manner in a situation.

The devices function better in a stable environment.

Les appareils fonctionnent mieux dans un environnement stable.

From Latin 'functionare', derived from 'functio', which means action, accomplishment.

to make something function

To make something operational.

faire fonctionner quelque chose

to operate at full capacity

To be fully active or capable.

fonctionner à plein régime

to function as planned

To act according to the expectations or initial plans set.

fonctionner comme prévu

function

A defined or expected role or activity.

fonction

functional

Designed to operate efficiently.

fonctionnel

functionality

A feature that allows something to function.

fonctionnalité

To work well

This application works too well!

Cette application fonctionne trop bien !

To be in the loop

He always knows how to make things work.

Il sait toujours comment faire fonctionner les choses.