fonctionner

Definitions of fonctionner
  1. verb
    perform as expected when applied
    synonyms: marcher, tourner
    marcher, tourner
    be operating, running or functioning
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    antonyms:
    disfonctionner, mal fonctionner
    fail to function or function improperly
    types:
    marcher, tourner
    begin operating or running
    marcher, tourner
    be operating, running or functioning
    servir, être utile à
    be used by; as of a utility
  2. verb
    happen
    synonyms: marcher
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    type of:
    arriver, avoir lieu, se dérouler, se passer, se produire
    come to pass
  3. verb
    cause to perform
    synonyms: marcher
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    type of:
    traiter
    subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
  4. verb
    have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
    synonyms: agir, marcher
    amener, apporter, se réfugier
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
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    type of:
    réussir
    attain success or reach a desired goal
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