proxy in French
proxy in French is procuration, fondé de pouvoir, mandataire — proxy means a person authorized to act or vote on behalf of someone else.
proxy in French
procuration
Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.
fondé de pouvoir
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
mandataire
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
procuration
The authority to act for another, especially when written.
mesure indirecte
(sciences) A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
proxy
(software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.
What does "proxy" mean?
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noun A person authorized to act or vote on behalf of someone else.
"She couldn't attend the meeting, so she sent a proxy to vote for her."
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noun A measurement or indicator used to stand in for something else that is hard to measure directly.
"Scientists use tree rings as a proxy for past climate conditions."
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noun A server or service that sits between a user and the internet, forwarding requests on their behalf.
"The company routes all traffic through a proxy for security reasons."
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adj Acting or serving as a substitute for something or someone else.
"The rebels fought what was widely seen as a proxy war between two larger powers."
proxy in a sentence
- She couldn't attend the meeting, so she sent a proxy to vote for her.
- Scientists use tree rings as a proxy for past climate conditions.
- The company routes all traffic through a proxy for security reasons.
- The rebels fought what was widely seen as a proxy war between two larger powers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "proxy" in French?
"proxy" in French is procuration, fondé de pouvoir, mandataire. proxy means: A person authorized to act or vote on behalf of someone else.
How do you use "proxy" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't attend the meeting, so she sent a proxy to vote for her." In French, "proxy" is procuration, fondé de pouvoir, mandataire.
Are there other ways to say "proxy" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "proxy": procuration, fondé de pouvoir, mandataire, mesure indirecte, proxy.
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