French word

mission

Pronunciation

IPA/misjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nountask

Example

Elle a rempli sa mission.

She completed her task.

Illustration for mission (task)

More examples

Elle a accepté la mission avec sérieux.

She accepted the mission seriously.

Core concept

A mission gives a person or group a clear purpose and a defined piece of work to complete.

Common phrases

  • assumer une mission

    assume a mission

  • accepter une mission

    accept a mission

  • mission diplomatique

    diplomatic mission

Similar words

travail: Work or labor done as a job or means of earning a living.
tâche: A specific piece of work assigned for completion.
affaire: A matter or piece of business that requires attention.
déplacement: A temporary trip to another place for work or official business.

Definition in French

Action ou tâche confiée à une personne ou à un groupe pour atteindre un objectif précis, souvent de nature professionnelle ou officielle.

Word origin

The French noun mission traces back through Old French to Latin missio, 'a sending', from the verb mittere, 'to send'.

Usage tips

  • En mission commonly indicates that someone is away carrying out an assignment and can explain the person's absence.

Other meanings

  • dutynoun

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