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    Coïncidence (en. Coincidence)

    /koin.si.dɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fortuitous conjunction of two events or facts that have no causal link.
    It's a funny coincidence that we are both here at the same time.
    C'est une drôle de coïncidence que nous soyons tous les deux ici au même moment.
    Correspondence between two or more things.
    There is a coincidence between the times of this train and that of the bus.
    Il y a une coïncidence entre les horaires de ce train et celui du bus.
    Accidental event that seems significant.
    The coincidence of our birthdays is not trivial.
    La coïncidence de nos anniversaires n'est pas anodine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coincidere', meaning 'to fall together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    happy coincidence
    Unexpected event that is beneficial.
    coïncidence heureuse
    strange coincidence
    Unexpected event that raises questions.
    coïncidence étrange
    blatant coincidence
    Obvious realization of unexpected connections.
    coïncidence flagrante

    Related Words

    coincidental
    Related to a coincidence.
    coïncidental
    happy accident
    A fortuitous event with positive consequences.
    heureux hasard

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected stroke of luck.
    It was a real stroke of luck, a coincidence that surprised me!
    C'était un vrai coup de bol, une coïncidence qui m'a surpris !
    To have luck without explanation.
    He met his old friend purely by coincidence, it was crazy!
    Il a rencontré son ancien ami par pure coïncidence, c'était fou !