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    Incidents (en. Incidents)

    /ɛ̃.si.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Events or signs of a problem.
    Traffic incidents often cause delays.
    Les incidents de circulation causent souvent des retards.
    Unforeseen events that are often disruptive.
    He had to manage several incidents during his shift.
    Il a dû gérer plusieurs incidents durant son service.
    Mishaps or mistakes that occur by chance.
    Minor incidents can quickly become major problems.
    Des incidents mineurs peuvent vite devenir des problèmes majeurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incidens', present form of 'incidere' meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to happen by chance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    minor incident
    A small event that does not cause major problems.
    incident mineur
    incident during a journey
    A setback that occurs during a trip.
    incident de parcours
    manage incidents
    To cope with problems that arise.
    gérer les incidents

    Related Words

    accident
    An unexpected event that causes damage.
    accident
    event
    A planned or unplanned incident.
    événement
    problem
    A situation that is difficult to resolve.
    problème

    Slang Meanings

    A news item
    Incidents of this type are often reported in newspapers.
    Les incidents de ce type sont souvent rapportés dans les journaux.
    A hiccup
    He had a hiccup during the presentation.
    Il a eu un couac lors de la présentation.