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agissement

conduct, dealings

noun ah-zhees-MAHN Rare
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Usage Note

Agissement is almost always used in the plural (agissements) and carries a distinctly negative connotation — it implies shady, underhanded, or morally suspect behavior. You would say ses agissements louches ('his suspicious dealings') but rarely use it for neutral or positive actions.

Examples

"Les agissements du comptable ont alerté la direction."

Natural Translation

The accountant's dealings alarmed management.

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