agir

Definitions of agir
  1. verb
    have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
    synonyms: fonctionner, marcher
    amener, apporter, se réfugier
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
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    réussir
    attain success or reach a desired goal
  2. verb
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
    synonyms: faire
    faire, jouer
    play a role or part
  3. verb
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    synonyms: entrer en action, prendre des mesures
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    alterner
    do something in turns
    achever, arriver, finir, terminer
    finally be or do something
    faire vite, se dépêcher
    act or move at high speed
    déranger, interrompre
    destroy the peace or tranquility of
    réagir, répondre
    show a response or a reaction to something
    agresser, attaquer
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
    créer
    pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity
    se montrer, se révéler, sortir
    make oneself visible; take action
    récompenser
    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
    retourner
    act, feel, or give mutually or in return
    aller, avancer, passer
    follow a procedure or take a course
    remplir
    perform a function
    prendre des libertés
    take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
    poursuivre
    carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
    agir ensemble, interagir
    act together or towards others or with others
    réagir, réagir contre, s'opposer
    act against or in opposition to
    jouer
    behave carelessly or indifferently
    entreprendre, se mettre à
    begin to deal with
    participer, prendre part
    share in something
    se conduire mal
    behave badly
    descendre, tomber
    debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
    se comporter, se conduire, se tenir
    behave in a certain manner
    se comporter, se conduire
    behave well or properly
    essayer, s'efforcer, tenter, tâcher
    make an effort or attempt
    oser
    to be courageous enough to try or do something
    faire
    act so as to bring into existence
    éveiller l'antagonisme
    act in opposition to
    anticiper
    act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
    commettre, perpétrer
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
    s'en tirer, se débrouiller
    come to terms with
    condescendre
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
    faire attention
    be careful, prudent, or watchful
    surprendre
    come upon or take unawares
    jouer
    behave in a certain way
    faire
    carry out
    attendre, retenir
    wait before acting
    continuer
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    faire de son mieux
    act in one's own or everybody's best interest
    comploter, conspirer
    act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
    réagir, répondre
    respond favorably or as hoped
    communiquer, faire connaître, informer
    transmit thoughts or feelings
    faire face à, tenir tête à
    deal with (something unpleasant) head on
    se montrer condescendant
    treat condescendingly
    reconnaître, remarquer
    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    faire échec à, mettre en échec
    place into check
    dessiner
    engage in drawing
    peindre
    make a painting
    contrôler, maîtriser
    control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
    faire des affaires, traiter
    conduct business
    rendre, retourner
    return in kind
    affirmer, revendiquer
    insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
    poursuivre
    carry further or advance
    se combiner
    join for a common purpose or in a common action
    officier
    act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
    être sociable
    take part in social activities; interact with others
    lutter, se battre
    make a strenuous or labored effort
    s'assembler, se rassembler, se regrouper, se rencontrer, se réunir
    collect in one place
    participer, participer à, prendre part à
    be active in
    apparenter, avoir rapport, avoir trait, se rapporter, établir un rapport entre
    have or establish a relationship to
    manier, manipuler
    interact in a certain way
    s'efforcer, tâcher
    attempt by employing effort
    intervenir, s'impliquer, s'interposer
    get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
    courir le risque, prendre le risque, risquer, tenter sa chance
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    exposer au danger, risquer
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
    connecter, faire face, rencontrer
    satisfy or fulfill
    remettre, retarder
    act later than planned, scheduled, or required
    maintenir, rester dans un certain état, tenir
    remain in a certain state, position, or condition
    continuer
    continue uninterrupted
    courir
    continue undisturbed and without interference
  4. verb
    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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    faire
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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    agir involontairement
    act in an uncontrolled manner
    faire
    act in a certain way so as to acquire
    bâcler, s'y prendre maladroitement
    spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
    jouer, jouer de
    engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    faire
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
    plaisanter
    act in a funny or teasing way
    faire
    behave in a certain way
    s'effondrer, succomber
    lose control of one's emotions
    se gonfler
    become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
    rager, être furieux
    behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
    cligner des yeux
    briefly shut the eyes
    lâcher un pet, péter
    expel intestinal gases through the anus
    saliver
    produce saliva
    se désintégrer
    lose one's emotional or mental composure
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