exécuter
Exécuter is a French verb that denotes carrying out or performing an action. It covers a broad range of meanings, from running a computer program to fulfilling a contract, and historically also to carrying out a punishment. In everyday usage it often means to accomplish or implement something that has been planned or commanded.
Etymology: The verb comes from Latin exsecutus, formed from ex- “out” and sequi “to follow,” and entered
Conjugation: Exécuter is a regular -er verb with standard endings, though its spelling reflects its accent.
Usage notes: In computing, exécuter a program means to run it. In legal and administrative language, it