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An occurrence or happening, especially one of significance or interest.
Le concert a été annulé à cause d'un événement imprévu.
The concert was canceled due to an unexpected event.
Used broadly for planned or unplanned occurrences.
A planned public or social occasion, such as a party or ceremony.
Nous organisons un événement pour célébrer notre anniversaire de mariage.
We are organizing an event to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Often implies a gathering or celebration.
(In philosophy or physics) A point or element in a process or system where a change occurs.
Selon la théorie de la relativité, l'espace-temps est modifié par les événements.
According to relativity theory, spacetime is altered by events.
Used in technical or scientific contexts.
Avoid using 'événement' for everyday occurrences like 'I brushed my teeth'—use 'fait' or 'action' instead. 'Événement' implies something notable or planned.
The plural of 'événement' is 'événements' (not 'événemens').
From Old French 'event' (12th century), from Latin 'eventus' (outcome, result), from 'evenire' (to happen, come out), from 'e-' (out) + 'venire' (to come).
The word can refer to both planned occasions (e.g., a wedding) and unplanned occurrences (e.g., an accident). In formal contexts, it may denote a significant moment in history or a process.