operate in French
operate in French is opérer, œuvrer — operate means to work or run, especially a machine or system.
operate in French
opérer
(transitive, or, intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
œuvrer
(transitive, or, intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
opérer
What does "operate" mean?
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verb To work or run, especially a machine or system.
"She learned to operate the forklift in a single afternoon."
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verb To perform surgery on a patient.
"The surgeon operated on his knee for three hours."
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verb To run or manage a business or organization.
"The family has operated this restaurant for forty years."
operate in a sentence
- She learned to operate the forklift in a single afternoon.
- The factory operates around the clock.
- The surgeon operated on his knee for three hours.
- The family has operated this restaurant for forty years.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "operate" in French?
"operate" in French is opérer, œuvrer. operate means: To work or run, especially a machine or system.
How do you use "operate" in a sentence?
Example: "She learned to operate the forklift in a single afternoon." In French, "operate" is opérer, œuvrer.
Are there other ways to say "operate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "operate": opérer, œuvrer.
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