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act

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act on
act out
act up

Translations

actverb
acted
Past Simple
acted
Past Participle
acting
Gerund
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agirAvec un complément introduit par une préposition, notamment dans le sens de produire un effet.
The medicine will act on the symptoms within an hour.
Le médicament agira sur les symptômes dans l’heure.
se comporterPour décrire une manière de se conduire.
He tends to act shy around new people.
Il a tendance à se comporter timidement avec les nouvelles personnes.
jouerAu théâtre, au cinéma ou à la télévision.
He was excited to act in his first major film.
Il était impatient de jouer dans son premier grand film.
agirSens général : prendre une initiative ou passer à l’action.
She decided to act quickly to prevent further damage.
Elle a décidé d’agir rapidement pour éviter d’autres dégâts.
Additional translations
servirDans la locution act as : exercer la fonction de, faire office de.
Synonyms
operate
react
function
behave
take action
carry out
execute
perform
Antonyms
neglect
idle
refrain
actnoun
acts
pl
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acteDans le domaine du spectacle : division principale d’une œuvre dramatique ou musicale.
The first act of the play set the stage for the dramatic events to follow.
Le premier acte de la pièce a préparé le terrain pour les événements dramatiques à venir.
acteSens général : action ou fait accompli.
The heroic act of saving the child from the fire was widely praised.
L’acte héroïque de sauver l’enfant des flammes a été largement salué.
numéroSpectacle : artiste ou groupe considéré comme une unité de divertissement.
The opening act was a popular local band.
Le numéro d’ouverture était un groupe local très populaire.
loiSens juridique et législatif.
The new act was passed by Congress to improve healthcare services.
La nouvelle loi a été adoptée par le Congrès pour améliorer les services de santé.
Additional translations
comédieFamilier ou figuré : manière de feindre, de jouer un rôle.
Synonyms
activity
move
conduct
deed
action
performance
gesture
operation

Definitions

actverb
To take action or do something.
She decided to act quickly to prevent further damage.
To perform a role in a play, movie, or television show.
He was excited to act in his first major film.
To behave in a specified way.
He tends to act shy around new people.
To have an effect or influence.
The medicine will act on the symptoms within an hour.
To serve or function in the capacity of someone or something; to perform the duties of.
During the summer, he will act as the company’s legal counsel.
actnoun
A thing done; a deed.
The heroic act of saving the child from the fire was widely praised.
A formal decision, law, or statute made by a legislative body.
The new act was passed by Congress to improve healthcare services.
A main division of a play, ballet, or opera.
The first act of the play set the stage for the dramatic events to follow.
A pretense or show; a display of behavior that is not genuine.
His tough demeanor was just an act to impress his friends.
A performer or group of performers regarded as a single entertainment unit.
The opening act was a popular local band.
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