act

/ˈækt/

to act

MAIN VERB

jouer

to play or perform a role in a play or movie

Synonymes : play

agir

to do something for a special reason; to take action

Synonymes : move

Antonymes : refrain

Act

acte

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

interprète

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

loi

a law that is passed by a parliament or congress

Synonymes : enactment

Exemples

1. She acted the role of Juliet beautifully in the school play.

2. Get your act together.

3. This armed vigilante is acting as judge, jury, and executioner.

4. he acted maturely.