act as

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer qu'une personne ou une chose remplit une fonction ou sert dans un rôle ou une qualité donnée.

A phrasal verb used to indicate functioning or serving in a particular role or capacity.

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Perform a function or roleformal

   To serve a particular purpose or function, often temporarily.

   servir de / faire fonction de

   • The sofa can act as a bed for guests.
   • She acted as a mediator during the negotiations.
   • This document will act as proof of purchase.

2. Temporarily fulfill a roleformal

   To perform the duties of a specific job or position, usually for a short time.

   servir (temporairement) de

   • He acted as the team leader while the manager was away.
   • The intern acted as the receptionist for the day.
   • She acted as a translator for the visiting delegation.

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Verbe de baseact