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    L’action (en. The action)

    /laksjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A behavior or act performed.
    His action changed the course of history.
    Son action a changé le cours de l'histoire.
    A commitment or initiative undertaken.
    This humanitarian action helps many people.
    Cette action humanitaire aide beaucoup de personnes.
    An operation carried out in an economic or military context.
    The military action was launched at dawn.
    L'action militaire a été lancée à l'aube.
    verb

    Etymology

    From Latin actio, meaning 'action, act of doing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take action
    To act following reflection or a plan.
    passer à l'action
    in action
    In a state of engagement or activity.
    en action
    put into action
    To implement a plan or strategy.
    mettre en action

    Related Words

    act
    A particular achievement, often formal.
    acte
    activity
    A work or task carried out over time.
    activité
    intervention
    The act of intervening in a situation.
    intervention
    reaction
    A response to an action or event.
    réaction
    process
    A series of methodical actions leading to a result.
    processus

    Slang Meanings

    To act quickly without a plan
    He decided to go for it, the action was spontaneous.
    Il a décidé d'y aller, l'action était spontanée.
    To be in full activity
    She is in action on the project, it's progressing quickly.
    Elle est en action sur le projet, ça avance vite.