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fonctionner

to function

verb fonk-syoh-NEH Less Common

Also means

to work (of a machine)

Usage Note

Fonctionner is the standard verb for machines, systems, or processes working properly. Est-ce que ça fonctionne ? is a very natural way to ask 'Does it work?' The related noun le fonctionnement means 'operation' or 'the way something works'.

Examples

"L'ascenseur ne fonctionne pas aujourd'hui."

Natural Translation

The elevator is not working today.

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