perform

effectuer, accomplir

Faire une tâche, une action ou un travail.

En anglais simple : To do a task, action, or piece of work.

• The nurse performed a simple test.
• He performs his duties carefully.
• The team will perform the safety checks tomorrow.

Synonymes : do, carry out, execute

Expressions courantes : perform a task, perform an operation, perform a test, perform an experiment

se produire, interpréter

Jouer, chanter, faire de la musique ou présenter un autre spectacle devant des gens.

En anglais simple : To act, sing, play music, or do another show in front of people.

• The band performs every Friday.
• She performed a song for the guests.
• Have you ever performed on stage?

Comment l'utiliser : perform for someone (The children performed for their parents.); perform something (The band performed three songs.)

Expressions courantes : perform on stage, perform a song, perform for someone

fonctionner, se comporter

Fonctionner ou se comporter d’une certaine manière, avec de bons ou de mauvais résultats.

En anglais simple : To work or behave in a particular way, especially successfully or unsuccessfully.

• The new engine performs well.
• She performed badly in the interview.
• How does this computer perform under heavy use?

Synonymes : function, work

Expressions courantes : perform well, perform poorly, perform under pressure