No. 270 in French
fonction
"Fonction" in English means "function" or "role."
In a sentence
La fonction principale de cette machine est de trier les objets.
The main function of this machine is to sort objects.
The word 'fonction' here refers to the purpose or main task of an entity, underlining its role.
Il a perdu sa fonction au sein de l'entreprise après la restructuration.
He lost his role within the company after the restructuring.
In this sentence, 'fonction' means a position or role held by someone within an organization, emphasizing their status.
Cette formule mathématique définit une fonction continue.
This mathematical formula defines a continuous function.
Here, 'fonction' is used in a mathematical context, indicating a relation or rule between inputs and corresponding outputs.
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