action in French
action in French is action, action en justice, action légale — action means the process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
action in French
action
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.
action
action en justice
(legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
action légale
(legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
What does "action" mean?
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noun The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
"The company took swift action to fix the problem."
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noun Exciting or fast-paced activity, especially in a film or story.
"The movie is packed with car chases and action."
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noun A formal legal proceeding; a lawsuit.
"The company filed a legal action against its former partner."
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noun The mechanism of a device, such as a firearm or musical instrument, that makes it work.
"The gunsmith cleaned and oiled the rifle's action."
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action in a sentence
- The company took swift action to fix the problem.
- His words were followed by immediate action.
- The movie is packed with car chases and action.
- The company filed a legal action against its former partner.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "action" in French?
"action" in French is action, action en justice, action légale. action means: The process of doing something, especially to achieve a purpose.
How do you use "action" in a sentence?
Example: "The company took swift action to fix the problem." In French, "action" is action, action en justice, action légale.
Are there other ways to say "action" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "action": action, action en justice, action légale.
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