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    Situation (en. Situation)

    /sitɪɥɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Geographical location or position of an event.
    The hotel's situation is ideal, close to the beach.
    La situation de l'hôtel est idéale, près de la plage.
    State of something, for example, a problem to be solved.
    The situation at work is tense after the dismissal.
    La situation au travail est tendue après le licenciement.
    Context or set of circumstances in which a person or thing finds itself.
    The economic situation of the country is worrying.
    La situation économique du pays est préoccupante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'situatio', meaning 'position'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    critical situation
    A very difficult situation requiring immediate attention.
    situation critique
    complicated situation
    A complex and confusing situation.
    situation embrouillée
    stable situation
    A situation that is not subject to significant changes.
    situation stable

    Related Words

    position
    Location or state in a given context.
    position
    context
    The set of circumstances surrounding an event.
    contexte
    state
    Condition or mode of being of a person or thing.
    état

    Slang Meanings

    A delicate or difficult situation.
    I'm in a sh*tty situation with this project.
    Je suis dans une situation de m**** avec ce projet.
    A moment of uncertainty or tension.
    It was a tense situation when he asked the question.
    C'était une situation tendue quand il a posé la question.