Instance (en. Instance)

/ɛ̃stɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A particular situation or specific case.

In this instance, it is important to consider all options.

Dans cette instance, il est important de considérer toutes les options.

A concrete example or realization of a generality.

He presented an instance of his work at the meeting.

Il a présenté une instance de son travail lors de la réunion.

An official request or petition, often in a legal context.

The lawyer filed an instance in court.

L'avocat a déposé une instance au tribunal.

From the Latin 'instantia', which refers to the notion of existence or presence.

to make a request

To make an official request or present a case.

prendre une instance

in this case of instance

Regarding this particular situation.

dans ce cas d'instance

governance instance

An example of direction or administration.

instance de gouvernance

instantiate

Create an instance, particularly in the context of a program or logic.

instancier

legal instance

A case that is presented or addressed before the law.

instance juridique

learning instance

An example or case used to teach a concept.

instance d'apprentissage

In a programming context, referring to a specific object of a class.

This instance of the user class contains all the necessary information.

Cette instance de la classe utilisateur contient toutes les informations nécessaires.

In computer science, a particular case in an application.

We have several instances of this application on the server.

Nous avons plusieurs instances de cette application sur le serveur.