Opérée (en. Operated)

/ɔ.pə.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The action of completing or executing something.
The operation of the surgery was a success.
L'opérée de la chirurgie a été un succès.
The result of an action taken.
This operation improved the company's financial situation.
Cette opérée a amélioré la situation financière de l'entreprise.
verb
To carry out an operation.
They made a change in the strategy.
Ils ont opéré un changement dans la stratégie.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to operate', which means 'to carry out an operation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to perform an operation
To carry out an action or a set of actions.
faire une opération
to be in operation
To be in progress or effect.
être en opération
to make a change
To achieve a transformation or modification.
opérer un changement

Related Words

operation
Action of operating, of accomplishing something.
opération
operator
A person who carries out an operation or is responsible.
opérateur
operative
Concerning an operation, often in a medical context.
opératoire

Slang Meanings

To pull off a small scam
He managed to pull off a small scam.
Il a réussi à opérer une petite arnaque.
To manage
He knew how to manage in a difficult situation.
Il a su opérer dans une situation difficile.