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    Instances (en. Instances)

    /ɛ̃.stɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A case or an example of a specific situation.
    He cited several instances of discrimination.
    Il a cité plusieurs instances de discrimination.
    A request or a formal petition.
    She made requests to the town hall.
    Elle a fait des instances auprès de la mairie.
    A period during which an event occurs.
    In certain instances, action must be taken immediately.
    Dans certaines instances, il faut agir immédiatement.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'instantia', derived from 'instare' which means 'to stand before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in certain instances
    in certain specific situations.
    dans certaines instances
    to make requests
    to make a formal request.
    faire des instances
    instances of life
    examples from daily life.
    instances de vie

    Related Words

    judicial instance
    legal procedure in court.
    instance judiciaire
    administrative instance
    request made to an administration.
    instance administrative
    small claims court
    first instance jurisdiction.
    tribunal d'instance

    Slang Meanings

    A notable or surprising occurrence.
    In the neighborhood, there are instances that draw attention.
    Dans le quartier, il y a des instances qui font parler d'elles.
    A specific event that draws attention.
    It was such a rare occurrence that people are still talking about it.
    C'était une instance tellement rare qu'on en parle encore.