No. 749 in French
actes
The French word "actes" translates to "acts" or "actions" in English.
In a sentence
Les actes héroïques des pompiers ont sauvé de nombreuses vies.
The heroic acts of the firefighters saved many lives.
In this sentence, 'actes' refers to deeds or actions performed by individuals.
Le notaire a authentifié les actes de vente de la propriété.
The notary authenticated the deeds of sale for the property.
Here, 'actes' refers to legal documents or records.
Le premier acte de la pièce de théâtre a captivé tous les spectateurs.
The first act of the play captivated all the audience members.
In this context, 'acte' signifies the division or segment of a theatrical performance.
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