How do you say "About functions" in French?

"About functions" in French is "Sur les fonctions". This phrase is commonly used in France.

How to Say ‘About functions’ in French

Q: What does "Sur les fonctions" mean in English?

"Sur les fonctions" means "About functions" in English. Usage tip: [Sur] often means [on] in the sense of [about]: [un chapitre sur les fonctions], [un livre sur Paris]. It is not just physical [on top of].

Sur les fonctions

sur lay fohnk-syohn

[sur lay fohnk-syohn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Sur] often means [on] in the sense of [about]: [un chapitre sur les fonctions], [un livre sur Paris]. It is not just physical [on top of].

Phrase Breakdown

Sur

[sur]

about / on

A preposition meaning 'on' or 'about,' depending on context.

Example

Sur les fonctions, j'ai encore des questions.

About functions, I still have questions.

les

[lay]

the

Plural definite article.

Example

Sur les fonctions, le professeur donne un test.

On functions, the teacher gives a test.

fonctions

[fohnk-syohn]

functions

In math, relationships between inputs and outputs.

Example

Sur les fonctions, nous avons beaucoup d'exercices.

On functions, we have many exercises.

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