A2 noun Neutre #354 le plus courant

function

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

The purpose or special duty that a person or thing has. It can also refer to a formal social event or a party.

Exemples

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1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

Famille de mots

Nom
function
Verb
function
Adverbe
functionally
Adjectif
functional
Apparenté
functionality
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

Quiz rapide

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : function

Exemples

1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

everyday

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

formal

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

informal

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

4

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

academic

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

5

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

business

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

Famille de mots

Nom
function
Verb
function
Adverbe
functionally
Adjectif
functional
Apparenté
functionality

Collocations courantes

primary function primary function
social function social function
perform a function perform a function
vital function vital function
brain function brain function

Phrases Courantes

form follows function

form follows function

administrative function

administrative function

public function

public function

Souvent confondu avec

function vs purpose

Purpose is the reason why something exists, while function is the specific way it works or the job it does.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to a social event, 'function' usually implies it is formal or work-related rather than just a casual party.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'work' as a noun when they mean 'function' (e.g., 'the work of this tool' instead of 'the function of this tool').

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'functio', meaning performance or execution.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one function, two functions Often used with 'of': the function of the liver
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Contexte culturel

In business culture, attending a 'function' often means a semi-formal networking event.

Quiz rapide

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : function

Mots lis

enurber

C1

A person who has recently moved to a city or who is in the process of adapting to an urban lifestyle and environment. It is primarily used in sociological or test-specific contexts to describe the demographic shift of individuals from rural to metropolitan areas.

peritactist

C1

A specialist or researcher who focuses on the sense of touch and tactile communication systems. This person typically studies how humans perceive information through physical contact, often in the context of assistive technology or haptic feedback.

homocadile

C1

A homocadile is a specialized taxonomic classification used in evolutionary biology to describe organisms that exhibit both hominid-like developmental patterns and reptilian skeletal structures. It is frequently cited in theoretical models to analyze potential pathways of convergent evolution between distant biological lineages.

homopotence

C1

To equalize or standardize the power, potency, or effective influence of different elements within a system. It is primarily used in technical or theoretical contexts to describe the process of making disparate components operate with uniform strength.

contrastrictity

C1

Describing a state or quality characterized by contrasting and restrictive forces or boundaries. It refers to the tension produced when a system or situation is simultaneously pulled by opposing limitations.

interfactity

C1

To systematically link and verify various factual data points to create a unified and cohesive information network. It involves the process of cross-referencing disparate facts to ensure they function together logically within a specific framework.

unisolious

C1

Refers to a structure or arrangement consisting of a single layer, row, or series. It is used in technical or formal contexts to describe something that is not stratified or multifaceted.

autofundcide

C1

To deliberately terminate or exhaust one's own funding sources or budget, typically through internal mismanagement or a strategic decision to withdraw support. It describes an entity that effectively 'kills' its own financial lifeblood through internal actions rather than external market pressures.

synmissfy

C1

A synmissfy is a systematic and synchronized omission of data or errors across multiple channels, often used in stress-testing environments. It refers to a state where gaps in information occur simultaneously to reveal underlying structural vulnerabilities.

macrotentship

C1

Describing a large-scale, all-encompassing framework or organizational structure that provides a broad sense of protection, inclusion, or governance for diverse sub-entities. It refers to systems that function like an expansive 'big tent,' prioritizing holistic coverage over individual detail.

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