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    L'opération (en. The operation)

    /l‿opeʁaˈsjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of measures taken to achieve a goal.
    We need to establish an operation plan.
    Nous devons établir un plan d'opération.
    Surgical intervention.
    He underwent heart surgery.
    Il a subi une opération au cœur.
    Mathematical or logical manipulation.
    This mathematical operation is complex.
    Cette opération mathématique est complexe.
    Action, process by which something is achieved.
    The operation was a success.
    L'opération a été un succès.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'operatio', meaning 'action', 'work'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Put into operation
    To start an action or a process.
    mettre en opération
    Routine operation
    Usual and planned action.
    opération de routine
    Special operation
    Action requiring exceptional measures.
    opération spéciale
    Baptism operation
    First execution of a project or task.
    opération baptême

    Related Words

    Operate
    To perform an action or operation.
    opérer
    Operator
    Person who carries out operations.
    opérateur
    Operative
    Concerning operations, often surgical.
    opératoire
    Operational
    Which is operational.
    opérationnel

    Slang Meanings

    Big score
    This operation was a big score.
    Cette opération était un gros coup.
    Action plan
    We have an operation plan for the weekend.
    On a un plan d'opération pour le week-end.