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    Accident (en. Accident)

    /aksidɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An undesirable event that causes damage or injury.
    He was the victim of a car accident.
    Il a été victime d'un accident de voiture.
    A fortuitous fact that occurs without intention.
    It was just a simple accident; he didn't mean to break the vase.
    C'était un simple accident, il ne voulait pas casser le vase.
    A sudden event that disrupts normality.
    The accident caused a huge traffic jam.
    L'accident a causé un embouteillage énorme.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'accidens', ' accidentis', which means 'that which happens' or 'that which befalls'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mishap
    An unexpected event disrupting a project.
    accident de parcours
    to have an accident
    To have a misadventure or be involved in an unpleasant situation.
    avoir un accident

    Related Words

    accidental
    Which occurs by chance, without intention.
    accidentel
    accidentology
    Study of accidents, particularly in the field of road safety.
    accidentologie
    road accident
    Collision or incident involving vehicles on the road.
    accident de la route

    Slang Meanings

    accidented
    He had a little accident, but everything is fine.
    Il a eu un petit accidenté, mais tout va bien.
    big scare
    It was a big scare, but it was just an accident.
    C'était une grosse frayeur, mais ce n'était qu'un accident.