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Word: acte

Meaning:

In French, "acte" generally means an act, deed, or a formal document/action depending on the context.

Explanations:

1. An Action or Deed:

   • "Un acte" refers to something that someone does, an action carried out intentionally.
   • Example: Un acte de gentillesse – An act of kindness.
   • Synonyms: action, geste, fait, démarche.
   • Antonyms: inaction, omission.

2. A Legal or Formal Document:

   • "Un acte" can also mean a formal or official document, such as a birth certificate (acte de naissance), a contract (acte notarié), or other written record.
   • Synonyms: document, certificat, procès-verbal.
   • This usage is common in legal, administrative, and civil contexts.

3. A Part of a Play:

   • "Acte" refers to a division within a theatrical play, typically one of several parts into which a play is divided.
   • Example: Le deuxième acte du spectacle – The second act of the play.

Word breakdown:

• "Acte" comes from the Latin "actus," meaning action or act.

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