accident
/ak.si.dɑ̃/noun★Beginner— an unexpected event, typically sudden and unfortunate
general
An unexpected and often harmful event, typically resulting from negligence or chance.
Un accident de travail a eu lieu sur le chantier.
A workplace accident occurred at the construction site.
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The term can refer to various types of incidents, including traffic accidents, workplace accidents, or other unforeseen events.
Collocations
avoir un accidentto have an accidentaccident de voiturecar accidentaccident de travailworkplace accident
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Common Collocations
'Accident' is often paired with 'de voiture' (car) or 'de travail' (workplace) to specify the type of accident.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'accident' may refer to events that determine liability or insurance claims.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'accidens' (happening, event), from 'accidere' (to happen).
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'accident' is often used in legal and insurance contexts to describe events that may lead to claims or liability.
Word Breakdown
ac-
to, toward
prefix-cid
fall, happen
root-ent
noun-forming suffix
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