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    Circonstance (en. Circumstance)

    /siʁ.kɔ̃.stɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Element or event that accompanies a situation.
    The circumstances of his life influenced his choices.
    Les circonstances de sa vie ont influencé ses choix.
    Particular condition at a given moment.
    The current circumstances make negotiation difficult.
    Les circonstances actuelles rendent la négociation difficile.
    Everything that surrounds and determines an event.
    Under certain circumstances, it is better to remain silent.
    Sous certaines circonstances, il est préférable de rester silencieux.
    Contextual details that help to understand a situation.
    It is important to know the circumstances surrounding his decision.
    Il est important de connaître les circonstances entourant sa décision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'circumstantia', derived from 'circumstare' (to stand around).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in this context
    This means taking into account the current circumstances.
    dans ce contexte
    under certain circumstances
    Used to indicate that something may be true under specific conditions.
    sous certaines circonstances
    change the circumstances
    Modify the environment or conditions of a situation.
    changer les circonstances

    Related Words

    circumstantial
    Related to the circumstances.
    circonstanciel
    circumstance
    The action of circulating around.
    circonstance

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a complicated situation.
    I'm in a not-so-funny circumstance with this job.
    Je suis dans une circonstance pas très drôle avec ce boulot.
    To be in a difficult situation due to certain conditions.
    His current circumstance is a real puzzle.
    Sa circonstance actuelle est un vrai casse-tête.