Événements (en. Events)

/e.ve.nə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Particular occurrences that can have significance or impact.
This year's events have changed our perspective.
Les événements de cette année ont changé notre perspective.
Public manifestations or activities.
Cultural events attract many visitors.
Les événements culturels attirent beaucoup de visiteurs.
A set of circumstances or facts that take place.
Significant events in history are never forgotten.
Les événements marquants de l'histoire ne sont jamais oubliés.

Etymology

From the Latin 'eventus', meaning 'outcome' or 'result'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Significant events
Significant incidents that leave a mark.
événements marquants
Random events
Facts that occur without planning or foresight.
événements aléatoires
Ongoing events
Situations or facts that are currently unfolding.
événements en cours

Related Words

Occasion
A particular moment or event.
occasion
Manifestation
A public event meant to express something.
manifestation
Incident
An unexpected event, often of a negative nature.
incident

Slang Meanings

Bail
The bails at the party were just epic.
Les bails à la soirée étaient juste épiques.
Madness
This festival, it was a real spring madness!
Ce festival, c'était un vrai délire de printemps!