Fonctionner
Example: Le nouveau logiciel fonctionne parfaitement sur mon ordinateur.
Definition
"Fonctionner" means to operate or work effectively, especially referring to machines, systems, or processes. For example, saying "Le nouveau logiciel fonctionne parfaitement" indicates that the new software runs smoothly and performs its intended tasks without issues.
Etymology
The French verb "fonctionner" comes from the noun "fonction" meaning function, which is derived from the Latin "functio" meaning performance or execution. It originally referred to the act of performing a task, which evolved into meaning the operation of machines or systems. Did you know? The verb "fonctionner" was first used in French in the 17th century to describe working mechanisms.
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"Fonctionner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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