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    L'action (en. The action)

    la.ɡs.jɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fact, an act, or a movement.
    Human action impacts the environment.
    L'action humaine a un impact sur l'environnement.
    In a legal context, refers to a process before a court.
    He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
    Il a intenté une action en justice contre son ancien employeur.
    A work or a series of dramatic or cinematic works.
    This action movie has a lot of special effects.
    Ce film d'action a beaucoup d'effets spéciaux.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'actio', meaning 'act' or 'activity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take action
    To act to solve a problem.
    prendre des mesures
    to take action
    To start acting on a subject.
    passer à l'action
    humanitarian action
    To help those in need.
    l'action humanitaire

    Related Words

    to activate
    To put into operation or function.
    actionner
    actor
    A person who plays a role.
    acteur
    activism
    Action in favor of a cause.
    activisme

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly
    It's time to take action!
    Il est temps de passer à l'action !
    To act without thinking
    He acted on a whim, that was his action.
    Il a agi sur un coup de tête, c'était son action.