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.

Genderfeminine

Pluralactions

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.

conséquence .

Every action has a consequence in life.

' .

The film is full of action from beginning to end.

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This word is part of lesson 19.