What does fonctionner in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word fonctionner in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use fonctionner in French.

The word fonctionner in French means work, work, function, function, work, work, operate, run on, run, function at full capacity. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fonctionner

work

verbe intransitif (marcher)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Tu peux utiliser le lave-vaisselle, il fonctionne maintenant.
You can use the dishwasher; it's working now.

work, function

verbe intransitif (agir, travailler)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ton cerveau ne fonctionne pas bien !
Your brain is not working properly!

function, work

verbe intransitif (remplir sa fonction)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
L'Éducation nationale fonctionne mal.
The national education framework doesn't function well.

work, operate

verbe intransitif (exercer une activité)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Les banques ne fonctionnent pas le dimanche.
Banks aren't open on Sundays.

run on

(utiliser)

Ce chauffage fonctionne à l'électricité.
The heating runs on electricity.

run

(Informatique : utiliser) (Computing)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet ordinateur fonctionne sous Chrome OS.
This computer is running Chrome OS.

function at full capacity

locution verbale (fonctionner au maximum)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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