operative in French
operative in French is opératif, opératoire — operative means in effect, functioning, or currently applicable.
operative in French
opératif
opératoire
Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
What does "operative" mean?
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adjective In effect, functioning, or currently applicable.
"The new rules become operative next month."
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noun A secret agent, spy, or detective.
"An undercover operative infiltrated the smuggling network."
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noun A worker, especially one with a particular skill.
"Factory operatives assembled the parts by hand."
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operative in a sentence
- The new rules become operative next month.
- An undercover operative infiltrated the smuggling network.
- Factory operatives assembled the parts by hand.
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What is "operative" in French?
"operative" in French is opératif, opératoire. operative means: In effect, functioning, or currently applicable.
How do you use "operative" in a sentence?
Example: "The new rules become operative next month." In French, "operative" is opératif, opératoire.
Are there other ways to say "operative" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "operative": opératif, opératoire.
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