façon

Definitions of façon
  1. noun
    how something is done or how it happens
    synonyms: manière, mode, style
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    style
    the style of a particular artist or school or movement
    ajustement
    the manner in which something fits
    style de vie
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
    touche
    a distinguishing style
    manière
    a way of doing or being
    type of:
    possession, propriété
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
  2. noun
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    synonyms: manière, moyen
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    instrument, outil
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
    chemin, route
    a way or means to achieve something
    moyen, recours
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
    bouche-trou, expedient, solution provisoire
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
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    accomplissement, achèvement, fin, réalisation
    the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
  3. noun
    a way of doing or being
    synonyms: manière
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    type of:
    manière, mode, style
    how something is done or how it happens
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