function

ˈfʌŋkʃən
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Translation of function into French,

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Noun

1.

purpose

specific activity or purpose of a person or thing
  • The main function of the heart is to pump blood..La principale fonction du cœur est de pomper le sang.
2.

event

official or social occasion
  • We attended a function at the embassy.Nous avons assisté à une réception à l'ambassade.
3.

technology

TECH.
routine in computing that may return a result
TECH.
  • The function calculates the total score.La fonction calcule le score total.

Verb

intr.
1.

operation

operate or perform as specified
  • The machine functions smoothly after the repair.La machine fonctionne sans problème après la réparation.
2.

utility

serve a purpose as something
  • The dining room also functions as a study..La salle à manger sert aussi de bureau.
3.

work

perform duties attached to a role
faire fonction de remplir les fonctions de
  • She functions as the team leader during meetings.Lors des réunions, elle fait fonction de cheffe d'équipe.
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Expressions with function: examples in English and translations in French

tourner comme une horloge
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
fonction simple
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
salle de réception
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
événement social
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
fonction vitale
rôle essentiel
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
fonction corporelle
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

Synonyms and analogies of function in English

Examples of function in a sentence

  • Each organ has a specific function in the body.
  • The gala function was a grand affair.
  • They hosted a function for the charity fundraiser.
  • This function is essential for data processing.
  • Developers often write a function to automate tasks.
  • The quadratic function has two solutions.

Translations of "function" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
fonctionnf.

Each wiring harness serves a unique function in the electrical system.

Chaque faisceau de câbles remplit une fonction unique dans le système électrique.

fonctionnementnm.

The design of the motor incorporates multiple ball bearings for optimal function.

La conception du moteur intègre plusieurs roulements à billes pour un fonctionnement optimal.

rôlenm.

The teacher shows a diagram of a cat's whiskers to explain their sensory function.

Le professeur montre un schéma de la moustache de chat pour expliquer son rôle sensoriel.

fonctionnaliténf.

The carving on the coffee table was a perfect blend of art and function.

Les gravures sur la table basse alliaient parfaitement art et fonctionnalité.

Verb
fonctionnerv.

The toy is missing several important parts that make it function properly.

Le jouet manque plusieurs éléments importants qui le font fonctionner correctement.

servirv.

For expats, the embassy can function as a home away from home.

Pour les expatriés, l'ambassade peut servir de port d'attache.

Adjective
fonctionneladj.

Every revolution, I suggest something with purpose and function.

À chaque révolution, je suggère quelque chose de censé et fonctionnel.

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function: Examples and translations in context

Triaging patients is an essential function of the emergency room staff.

Le triage des patients est une fonction essentielle du personnel des urgences.

Without proper support, his impaired executive function hindered his progress.

Sans soutien approprié, ses fonctions exécutives déficientes ont entravé ses progrès.

Each button corresponds to a different function on this simplified control panel.

Chaque poussoir correspond à une fonction différente sur ce panneau de commande simplifié.

The modern oven can clean itself by activating its automatic pyrolysis function.

Le four moderne peut se nettoyer en activant sa fonction de pyrolyse automatique.

Every recursive function must include at least one base case.

Toute fonction récursive doit inclure au moins un cas de base.

This algebraic expression defines a very standard odd function in analysis.

Cette expression algébrique définit une fonction impair très classique en analyse.

Calling that function without initializing the variable was a real schoolboy error.

Appeler cette fonction sans initialiser la variable était une vraie erreur de débutant.

This decorator checks the user's permissions before calling the protected function.

Ce décorateur vérifie les permissions de l'utilisateur avant d'appeler la fonction protégée.

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