French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
actionner
Pronunciation
IPA/aksjone/
Meaning
- verboperate
Example
Elle actionne la machine.
She operates the machine.
More examples
Il actionne l'interrupteur pour allumer la lampe.
He operates the switch to turn on the lamp.
Core concept
A hand moving a lever or control so that a machine, alarm, or system responds.
Common phrases
actionner un interrupteur
operate a switch
actionner un bouton
press a button
actionner un appareil
operate a device
Similar words
appuyer: Applying pressure to a button or switch with a finger or hand.
déclencher: Triggering a reaction or a sequence of actions.
activer: Enabling a device or function to operate.
démarrer: Starting a machine or vehicle and setting it in motion.
Definition in French
Actionner signifie déclencher ou activer le fonctionnement d'un dispositif en intervenant sur un organe de commande.
Word origin
The verb actionner is built from French action with the verbal suffix -ner, and action ultimately comes from Latin actio.
Usage tips
- Actionner is transitive, so the operated device or control follows it directly, as in actionner la machine or actionner un levier.