English–French

“action” in French

French

Alsoaction

Pronunciation

IPA/akt/

Example

Son acte a surpris tout le monde.

His action surprised everyone.

Illustration for acte (action)

How to say “action” in French

“Action” in French is acte.

One clearly bounded deed that can stand alone as an event, an official record, or a section of a play.

Full entry for acte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acte

Un acte de bonté peut changer la journée de quelqu'un.

An act of kindness can change someone's day.

Tips for using acte

  • The final e in acte is silent, and the plural actes has the same pronunciation as the singular.

Other French words for “action”

Il faut passer à l'action.

It is necessary to take action.

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