English–French
“operation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔ̃ksjɔnəmɑ̃/
Example
Le fonctionnement de l'application est lent ce matin.
The app is operating slowly this morning.
How to say “operation” in French
“Operation” in French is fonctionnement.
A mechanism in action, with its connected operations producing an outcome.
Example sentences with fonctionnement
Le fonctionnement de la chaudière a été perturbé pendant la tempête.
The boiler's operation was disrupted during the storm.
Tips for using fonctionnement
- Fonctionnement describes how something operates, whereas fonction usually describes its role or purpose, although English function can cover both ideas.