behave

UK
/bɪˈheɪv/
US
/bɪˈheɪv/

Translations

behaveverb
behaved
Past Simple
behaved
Past Participle
behaving
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈheɪv/
US
/bɪˈheɪv/
fonctionnerPour un appareil, un système ou un programme.
The new software behaves differently on older computers.
Le nouveau logiciel fonctionne différemment sur les anciens ordinateurs.
se comporterSurtout pour parler de la conduite, du comportement d’une personne.
The children were told to behave during the ceremony.
On a dit aux enfants de se comporter pendant la cérémonie.
Additional translations
se conduirePlus soutenu ou légèrement formel ; proche de « se comporter ».
Synonyms
carry on
comport oneself
conduct oneself
Antonyms

Definitions

behaveverb
To act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in a way that is considered correct or proper.
The children were told to behave during the ceremony.
To function or operate in a particular way.
The new software behaves differently on older computers.