agir

agir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to act
Nos soldes se terminent bientôt. Agissez maintenant pour économiser de l'argent sur votre prochain achat !Our sale is ending soon. Act now to save money on your next purchase!
b. to take action
Les détectives doivent agir pour résoudre ce mystère.The detectives must take action to solve this mystery.
c. to do something
Après l'ouragan, Nora a ressenti le besoin d'agir pour aider les gens à reconstruire leurs maisons.After the hurricane, Nora felt the need to do something to help people to rebuild their houses.
a. to act
Hamza a agi avec courage lorsque l'incendie est survenu.Hamza acted bravely when the fire broke out.
b. to behave
Je suis furieuse contre Delphine. Elle a agi de façon irresponsable.I'm furious with Delphine. She behaved irresponsibly.
a. to act
La levure agit comme un agent de levage dans le pain.Yeast acts as a leavening agent in bread.
b. to take effect
Je sais que tu as mal à la tête. Détends-toi et laisse le médicament agir.I know you have a headache. Relax and let the medicine take effect.
c. to work
Ce nettoyant agit-il sur les taches de graisse ?Does this detergent work on grease stains?
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