Skip to content

fonctionnement

functioning

noun fonk-syon-MAHN Rare

Origin: from fonctionner (to function)

Also means

operation

Usage Note

Fonctionnement refers to the way something works or operates: le bon fonctionnement du système ('the proper functioning of the system'). It is closely related to fonctionner ('to work/function') and fonctionnaire ('civil servant'). Common in technical, administrative, and everyday contexts alike.

Examples

"Le fonctionnement de cette machine est très simple."

Natural Translation

The operation of this machine is very simple.

Explore French by topic