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    Survenu (en. Occurred)

    /syʁvәny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which took place unexpectedly or unforeseen.
    The accident that occurred yesterday caused numerous traffic jams.
    L'accident survenu hier a causé de nombreux embouteillages.
    Refers to events that occur without being planned.
    The project was delayed due to a problem that occurred without warning.
    Le projet a été retardé à cause d'un problème survenu sans avertissement.
    Which intervened after a certain event.
    The delays that occurred during construction necessitated a readjustment of the schedule.
    Les retards survenus pendant la construction ont nécessité un réajustement du calendrier.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb survenir, derived from the Latin 'surrvenire', meaning to arrive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    occurred unexpectedly
    arrived unexpectedly
    survenu sans crier gare
    event that occurred
    an event that took place
    événement survenu
    problem that occurred
    a problem that appeared
    problème survenu

    Related Words

    survenir
    verb indicating the action of arriving or taking place.
    survenir
    intervenir
    to act in a situation to alter or influence its course.
    intervenir
    réagir
    to respond to an event or situation.
    réagir

    Slang Meanings

    Occurred unexpectedly
    It was a plan that occurred unexpectedly but worked well.
    C'était un plan qui est survenu à l'improviste mais qui a bien fonctionné.
    What happened?
    When I saw the mess in the room, I wondered what had happened.
    Quand j'ai vu le désordre dans la salle, je me suis demandé qu'est-ce qui s'est survenu.