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    Intervention (en. Intervention)

    /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.v(ə).sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action by which one intervenes.
    The intervention helped to resolve the conflict.
    L'intervention a permis de résoudre le conflit.
    Act by which a specialist in a field gives their opinion or assistance.
    The doctor performed an intervention to treat the patient.
    Le médecin a fait une intervention pour soigner le patient.
    Act of interfering in a situation to change its course.
    He deemed it necessary to make an intervention during the meeting.
    Il a jugé nécessaire de faire une intervention lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'interventio', derived from 'intervenire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an intervention
    To act to change or influence a situation.
    faire une intervention
    emergency intervention
    A rapid action to address a critical situation.
    intervention d'urgence
    military intervention
    Deployment of armed forces in a conflict.
    intervention militaire

    Related Words

    to intervene
    To act or become involved in a situation.
    intervenir
    intervener
    Person who intervenes in a given context.
    intervenant
    interventionism
    Policy that promotes state intervention in economic matters.
    interventionnisme

    Slang Meanings

    Unplanned action to solve a problem.
    It was a real 'last-minute intervention' to save the situation.
    C'était une vraie 'intervention de dernière minute' pour sauver la situation.
    To meddle in others' affairs without invitation.
    He made another 'unwelcome intervention' in our discussion.
    Il a encore fait une 'intervention non désirée' dans notre discussion.