No. 686 in French
action
"Action" in French means "action" or "act" in English, referring to something done or performed.
In a sentence
L'action du héros dans le film était courageuse.
The hero's action in the movie was courageous.
Uses 'action' to describe a deed or effort performed by an entity.
Investir dans ces actions pourrait être rentable.
Investing in these stocks could be profitable.
Here, 'actions' refers to financial shares or stocks in a company.
L'action de ce médicament est rapide.
The effect of this medicine is quick.
In this sentence, 'action' denotes the effect or functioning of a specific entity.
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