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    Intervenir (en. To intervene)

    /ɛ̃tɛʀvəniʀ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act in an ongoing situation.
    The doctor had to intervene quickly to save the patient.
    Le médecin a dû intervenir rapidement pour sauver le patient.
    To take part in a discussion or debate.
    She decided to intervene to express her point of view.
    Elle a décidé d'intervenir pour exprimer son point de vue.
    To take action to help or solve a problem.
    The authorities intervened to manage the crisis.
    Les autorités sont intervenues pour gérer la crise.
    To get involved in a matter where one is not directly implicated.
    One should not always intervene in others' affairs.
    Il ne faut pas toujours intervenir dans les affaires des autres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intervenire', which means 'to come between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to intervene with someone
    To act or speak in favor of someone.
    intervenir auprès de quelqu'un
    to intervene in a debate
    To participate in a discussion or exchange of ideas.
    intervenir dans un débat
    to intervene in time
    To act before it is too late.
    intervenir à temps

    Related Words

    intervention
    Action of intervening.
    intervention
    intervener
    Person who intervenes.
    intervenant
    interventionism
    Doctrine favoring state intervention.
    interventionnisme

    Slang Meanings

    To meddle in something without being invited.
    He always tends to intervene in office gossip.
    Il a toujours tendance à intervenir dans les potins du bureau.
    To act in a disorderly manner in a situation.
    His intervention caused chaos in the meeting.
    Son intervention a mis le bazar dans la réunion.