This is the 270th most frequent French word.
fonction
"Fonction" in English means "function" or "role."
The word 'fonction' here refers to the purpose or main task of an entity, underlining its role.
La fonction principale de cette machine est de trier les objets.
The main function of this machine is to sort objects.
In this sentence, 'fonction' means a position or role held by someone within an organization, emphasizing their status.
Il a perdu sa fonction au sein de l'entreprise après la restructuration.
He lost his role within the company after the restructuring.
Here, 'fonction' is used in a mathematical context, indicating a relation or rule between inputs and corresponding outputs.