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agency

UK
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
US
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Translations

agencynoun
agencies
pl
UK
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
US
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
agentivitéEn philosophie, en sociologie et en sciences humaines, pour la capacité d’agir et de faire des choix.
The novel explores the theme of personal agency.
Le roman explore le thème de l’agentivité personnelle.
We contacted a travel agency to arrange the trip.
Nous avons contacté une agence de voyages pour organiser le voyage.
Additional translations
actionDans un contexte littéraire ou philosophique, pour exprimer l’action d’un agent ou d’une force.
capacité d’agirTraduction plus générale et plus courante que « agentivité » dans des contextes non spécialisés.
Synonyms
organization
representative
service
entity
association
institution
office
bureau
firm
company
agencyadjective
UK
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
US
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
Attributive noun use before another noun (‘agency workers’, ‘agency costs’); treated as adjective according to project guidelines.
d'agenceEmploi attributif ou épithète dans des contextes commerciaux ou administratifs.
Agency staff were sent to assist with the emergency response.
Le personnel d'agence a été envoyé pour aider à la réponse d'urgence.

Definitions

agencynoun
A business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.
The travel agency helped us book our flights and accommodations for the trip.
An action or intervention, especially such as to produce a particular effect.
The agency of the wind eroded the rocks over centuries.
A government department or similar organization responsible for a specific function.
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the emissions of pollutants into the air.
The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices.
The novel explores the theme of personal agency in the face of societal constraints.
agencyadjective
Relating to, provided by, or connected with an agency, especially a business or government organization acting on behalf of others.
Agency staff were sent to assist with the emergency response.
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