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    Situations (en. Situations)

    /si.tɪˈwa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of circumstances or events that determine a particular condition.
    Economic situations can vary from country to country.
    Les situations économiques peuvent varier d'un pays à l'autre.
    A series of events that occur in a given context.
    We had to face difficult situations during the crisis.
    Nous avons dû faire face à des situations difficiles durant la crise.
    The place and context in which something takes place.
    The geographical situation of this city is ideal for trade.
    La situation géographique de cette ville est idéale pour le commerce.
    A particular position or state at a given moment.
    He managed to get out of his precarious situation thanks to his hard work.
    Il a réussi à sortir de sa situation précaire grâce à son travail acharné.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'situatio', which refers to the act of situating oneself.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency situation
    A state requiring immediate action.
    situation d'urgence
    in this situation
    Considering the present circumstances.
    dans cette situation
    critical situation
    A serious state that requires special attention.
    situation critique
    to be in a delicate situation
    To be in a difficult position socially or emotionally.
    être dans une situation délicate

    Related Words

    to situate
    To place something in a certain context or location.
    situer
    position
    A specific place or state of a person or thing.
    position
    state
    A condition or situation at a given moment.
    état
    context
    A set of conditions that determine a situation.
    conjoncture

    Slang Meanings

    A complicated situation.
    He is in quite a mess with his debts.
    Il est dans une situation bien foireuse avec ses dettes.
    A problematic situation.
    It's a disaster; he is in a tough situation.
    C'est la débâcle, il est en situation de galère.
    A moment when everything goes wrong.
    He went through a time of terrible situations at his job.
    Il a traversé une période de situations pourries chez son boulot.