incident
/ɛ̃.si.dɑ̃/noun★Intermediate
general
An unexpected or accidental event, often minor in nature.
La police a enquêté sur l'incident.
The police investigated the incident.
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Can refer to accidents, disputes, or any sudden occurrence.
Collocations
un incident mineura minor incidentun incident diplomatiquea diplomatic incidentun incident techniquea technical incident
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'incident' is preferred over 'accident' when the cause is unclear.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'incidentia', meaning 'falling upon' or 'happening'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe unexpected events.
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