French word

interaction

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁaksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexchange

Example

J'ai eu une courte interaction avec le vendeur.

I had a brief exchange with the salesperson.

Illustration for interaction (exchange)

More examples

Sur le terrain, l'interaction en face à face reste importante.

In the field, face-to-face interaction remains important.

Core concept

Two people or systems linked by a feedback loop, with each response altering the next.

Common phrases

  • interaction verbale

    verbal interaction

  • interaction non verbale

    nonverbal interaction

  • interaction en face à face

    face-to-face interaction

Similar words

échange: The mutual giving and receiving of things, information, or views.
communication: The process of sending and receiving information or feelings.
conversation: Spoken communication between two or more people.
dialogue: A back-and-forth form of spoken discussion.

Definition in French

Processus par lequel deux personnes ou plus exercent une influence réciproque produisant des réactions mutuelles.

Word origin

French interaction entered the language from English interaction, which goes back to Latin interactio from inter 'between' and agere 'to act'.

Usage tips

  • French interaction is feminine, so the noun takes une, as in une courte interaction.

Other meanings

  • interactionnoun

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