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action
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Action !
used to signal the beginning of an activity, typically a performance
Exemples
Let's try it from the top. Action!
Essayons depuis le début. Action !
" Action! " marked the start of the live broadcast.
Lumières, caméra, action !
Action
01
action, mesure
the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
Exemples
The team took immediate action to address the client ’s concerns.
L'équipe a pris une action immédiate pour répondre aux préoccupations du client.
Her actions during the crisis showed great leadership.
Ses actions pendant la crise ont montré un grand leadership.
02
action, activité
the state of being active
Exemples
The athlete thrives on constant action.
The city is full of action day and night.
03
action
the act of fighting a war or battle
Exemples
The action on the battlefield was intense, with both sides fiercely contesting the territory.
L'action sur le champ de bataille était intense, les deux parties contestant farouchement le territoire.
Historical records detail the action of the war in vivid and dramatic terms.
Les archives historiques détaillent l'action de la guerre en termes vivants et dramatiques.
04
action, phénomène
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Exemples
The action of the waves eroded the cliffs.
Wind action shaped the sand dunes.
05
procédure, procès
a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
Exemples
The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.
L'action a été intentée pour résoudre le différend entre les deux parties.
The company faced legal action for breach of contract.
L'entreprise a fait face à une action en justice pour rupture de contrat.
06
action, mécanisme
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Exemples
The piano 's action must be repaired.
The firearm 's action determines its rate of fire.
07
action, activité
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
Exemples
Her leadership is full of action.
The team shows courage and action in crisis.
08
action
a series of events that are represented in a story or drama
Exemples
The novel 's action unfolds across three generations.
L'action dans le film était rapide et maintenait tout le monde en haleine.
Most of the action occurs in the city's underworld.
Les séquences d'action dans le film d'aventure étaient parfaitement chorégraphiées et exaltantes.
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action, activité principale
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
Exemples
Wall Street is where the financial action happens.
The action in tech startups is concentrated in Silicon Valley.
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action, mesure
an act by a government body or supranational organization
Exemples
The government took action to improve public safety.
Environmental action is needed to combat climate change.
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action, péripétie
fast-moving events that create excitement or a sense of danger
Exemples
The film is full of thrilling action.
Le film était rempli de scènes d'action palpitantes.
Soldiers were caught in the heat of action.
Les films d'action sont populaires pour leur excitation à un rythme effréné.
12
action, activité
a fun or exciting activity
Exemples
Skiing in the Alps provides plenty of action.
La fête était pleine d'énergie, tout le monde était prêt pour un peu d'action.
The festival was packed with action and entertainment.
Il semble toujours se retrouver au cœur de l'action à chaque événement.
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action, acte
something that is done, an event or act carried out by a person or group
Exemples
The police investigated his actions during the robbery.
La police a enquêté sur ses actions pendant le vol.
His actions showed a lack of consideration for others.
Ses actions ont montré un manque de considération pour les autres.
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action sexuelle, rapports sexuels
sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
SlangExemples
She gave him some action last night.
Elle lui a donné de l'action la nuit dernière.
I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
J'espère avoir un peu d'action avec le mec sexy du club.
to action
01
mettre en œuvre, exécuter
to take steps or do something in order to achieve a particular goal or result
Exemples
The team will action the plan once the budget is approved.
L'équipe mettra en action le plan une fois que le budget sera approuvé.
She decided to action the recommendation from the meeting immediately.
Elle a décidé de mettre en œuvre la recommandation de la réunion immédiatement.
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intenter une action en justice contre, engager des poursuites judiciaires contre
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
Exemples
The company decided to action the supplier for breach of contract.
She actioned the tenant for unpaid rent.
