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l'

feminine

/ak.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

action, deed

Word origin

From Latin actio ('a doing, a performance'), from the verb agere ('to do, to drive'). English 'action' is from the same source.

Origin
Latin
Root
actio
English cognates
action, agent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralactions

Examples

Cette tous.

This action is very important for all of us.

l' .

We need to take action now.

l'.

His action saved the life of the child.

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Every action has a consequence in life.

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The film is full of action from beginning to end.

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This word is part of lesson 19.