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act verb

  /æk/ , /ækt/ , [akt] , [ækt]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
 agir, faire
  • (intransitive, mathematics, construed with on or upon, of an algebraic structure) To possess an action onto (some other structure). Examples include the group action of a group on a set, the action of a ring on a module by scalar multiplication, and the action of a group or algebra on a vector space via a representation.
 jouer, se comporter
réagir
  • (intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
  • (intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
 se comporter

act noun

  /æk/ , /ækt/ , [akt] , [ækt]
  • (countable) Something done, a deed.
  • (countable) A formal or official record of something done.
  • (countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
  • (countable) A display of behaviour.
  • (law) Ellipsis of act of parliament.
 acte
  • The process of doing something.
 acte, action
  • (law, countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.
 loi

acting adjective

  /ˈæk.tɪŋ/
  • Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
 intérimaire, par intérim
act out
jouer, péter les plombs
act of God
force majeure
speech act
acte de langage, acte de parole
act up
courir sur le haricot, déconner, enquiquiner, faire n'importe quoi, importuner, péter les pruneaux
read someone the riot act
chanter la messe en breton, rappeler à l'ordre
balancing act
équilibrisme
act on
donner suite, affecter
get one's act together
se reprendre en main
juridical act
acte juridique
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