How the word "l'action" is translated into English
Le commandant attend le bon moment pour passer à l'action.
[lə kɔmɑ̃dɑ̃ atɑ̃ lə bɔ̃ mɔmɑ̃ puʁ pase a laksjɔ̃].]
The commander is waiting for the right moment to take action.
Cette action a sauvé la vie de plusieurs soldats.
[sɛt aksjɔ̃ a sove la vi də plyzjœʁ sɔlda.]
This action saved the lives of several soldiers.
Les actions de l'armée n'ont pas toujours été efficaces.
[le aksjɔ̃ də laʁme nɔ̃ pa tuʒuʁ‿ ete efikas.]
The army's actions haven't always been effective.
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