This is the 4345th most frequent French word.
fonctionnel
Functional; practical and efficient.
The word 'fonctionnel' is used here as an adjective to describe something that is practical and effective for its intended purpose.
Ce meuble est très fonctionnel et pratique pour le rangement.
This piece of furniture is very functional and practical for storage.
The word 'fonctionnel' is used as an adjective to describe the operational status of a software, indicating that it is not working as intended.
Le logiciel n'est pas encore fonctionnel, il faut corriger les erreurs.
The software is not yet functional, errors need to be fixed.
In this sentence, 'fonctionnel' describes the capability of the device to perform its intended functions when maintained over time.