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fonction

function, role

noun fohnk-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: Latin 'functio' (performance, execution)

Also means

mathematical function

Usage Note

Fonction covers a person's professional role (exercer ses fonctions = to carry out one's duties), a mathematical function, and an operational purpose. The phrase en fonction de means 'depending on' or 'according to'. The adjective fonctionnel and the verb fonctionner (to function/work) share the same root.

Examples

"Elle exerce ses fonctions depuis trois ans."

Natural Translation

She has been carrying out her duties for three years.

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