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à l'occasion de
/a l‿ɔ.ka.zjɔ̃ də/
on the occasion of
Nous avons organisé une fête à l'occasion de son anniversaire.
We organized a party on the occasion of his birthday.
formalinformal
Used to indicate that something happens or is done because of a specific event or reason.
Le président a prononcé un discours à l'occasion de la Journée internationale des droits de l'homme.
The president gave a speech on the occasion of International Human Rights Day.
À l'occasion de la sortie de son nouveau livre, l'auteur a accordé une interview exclusive.
On the occasion of the release of his new book, the author gave an exclusive interview.
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to mark a special event or reason.
Collocations
à l'occasion deon the occasion ofà l'occasion de son anniversaireon the occasion of his/her birthday
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This phrase is often used in formal invitations, announcements, and speeches to highlight the significance of an event.
Gold Rule
Formality
While it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is particularly common in formal settings.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of 'à' (at), 'l'occasion' (the occasion), and 'de' (of), forming a fixed expression to indicate a specific event or reason.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from formal announcements to casual conversations.
Word Breakdown
à
at
prepositionl'occasion
the occasion
nounde
of
prepositionDictionnaire Français-Anglais