function

• Nom désignant un but, un rôle ou une action spécifique pour lequel quelque chose est destiné ou utilisé ; se rapporte aussi à une relation mathématique ou à un sous-programme en programmation informatique.

A noun referring to a specific purpose, role, or activity that something is designed or used for; also refers to a mathematical relationship or a computer programming routine.

1. Purpose or roleB1formal

   The natural purpose or the duty of a person or thing.

   Rôle, fonction

   • The function of the heart is to pump blood.
   • What is the function of this button on the remote?
   • Her main function in the company is to manage the team.

   Synonymeschargedutymissionofficepurposeresponsibilityroletask

2. B1formal

   A large, formal social event or ceremony.

   Réception mondaine

   • The charity function raised thousands of dollars.
   • They attended a formal function at the embassy.
   • The wedding reception was a grand function.

   Synonymesaffaircelebrationeventgatheringoccasionpartyreception

3. Mathematical relationshipB2formalscientific

   A relationship or expression involving one or more variables.

   Fonction (mathématique)

   • The function f(x) = x^2 is a simple quadratic.
   • We need to calculate the derivative of this function.
   • Graphing the function helps visualize the data.

   Synonymescorrespondencemapmappingoperatorrelationruletransformation

4. Computer operationB1formalIT

   A specific operation or procedure performed by a computer or program.

   Fonction (en programmation)

   • The search function on this website is very fast.
   • You can use the print function to get a hard copy.
   • This function sorts the data alphabetically.

   Synonymesmethodoperationprocedureprocessroutinesubroutinetask

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de travailler, de fonctionner ou de servir un but déterminé d'une certaine manière.

A verb used to indicate the act of operating, working, or serving a purpose in a particular way.

1. Operate or workB1formal

   To work or operate in the correct or intended way.

   Fonctionner

   • The machine functions properly after the repair.
   • Her brain continues to function despite the injury.
   • The system functions as a backup for the main server.

   Synonymesbehavegooperateperformrunwork

   Antonymesfailmalfunction

2. Serve a purposeB1formal

   To have a particular purpose or role.

   avoir pour fonction

   • This room functions as a meeting space.
   • The tool functions as both a hammer and a screwdriver.
   • The committee functions to oversee the budget.

   Synonymesactoperateperformservework