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operation in French

operation in French is opération, fonctionnement, exploitation — operation means the way something works, or the act of making it work.

operation in French

opération
noun
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
fonctionnement
noun
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
exploitation
noun
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
opération
noun
gestion
noun
(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.

What does "operation" mean?

  1. noun The way something works, or the act of making it work.
    "The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected."
  2. noun A planned activity or task, especially one carried out by a business, military, or organization.
    "The rescue operation lasted through the night."
  3. noun A surgical procedure.
    "She had an operation to remove her appendix."
  4. noun A mathematical procedure that produces a value from one or more inputs, such as addition.
    "Multiplication is a basic arithmetic operation."

operation in a sentence

  • The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected.
  • The rescue operation lasted through the night.
  • Police launched a major operation against the smuggling ring.
  • She had an operation to remove her appendix.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "operation" in French?

"operation" in French is opération, fonctionnement, exploitation. operation means: The way something works, or the act of making it work.

How do you use "operation" in a sentence?

Example: "The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected." In French, "operation" is opération, fonctionnement, exploitation.

Are there other ways to say "operation" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "operation": opération, fonctionnement, exploitation, gestion.

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