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    D'intervenir (en. To intervene)

    /ɛ̃tɛʁveniʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Act or manifest in a situation to provide assistance or a resolution.
    She decided to intervene during the argument to ease the tensions.
    Elle a décidé d'intervenir lors de la dispute pour apaiser les tensions.
    Take part in a specific affair or event.
    The firefighters had to intervene quickly to control the fire.
    Les pompiers ont dû intervenir rapidement pour maîtriser l'incendie.
    Enter into a discussion or negotiation.
    He was invited to intervene at the conference to share his expertise.
    Il a été invité à intervenir lors de la conférence pour partager son expertise.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intervenire', composed of 'inter-' (between) and 'venire' (to come).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intervene in favor of
    Act to support someone or something.
    intervenir en faveur de
    intervene with
    Contact or approach someone to influence a situation.
    intervenir auprès de
    intervene in a debate
    Speak up or express an opinion in a debate.
    intervenir dans un débat

    Related Words

    intervention
    Action of intervening.
    intervention
    intervener
    Person who intervenes, especially in a context of debate or childcare.
    intervenant
    intercession
    Action of interceding for someone.
    intercession

    Slang Meanings

    To meddle in something that does not concern us.
    Don't come meddling in my affairs, it's none of your business.
    Ne viens pas intervenir dans mes affaires, ça ne te concerne pas.
    To speak up in an inappropriate manner.
    He likes to intervene uninvited, which can be awkward.
    Il aime intervenir sans être invité, ça peut être gênant.