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An event or situation involving a conflict or disagreement between governments or diplomatic representatives, often requiring official mediation or resolution.
Le ministre des Affaires étrangères a dû gérer un incident diplomatique suite à une déclaration maladroite.
The foreign minister had to handle a diplomatic incident following an awkward statement.
L'incident diplomatique a été résolu grâce à des négociations secrètes entre les ambassades.
The diplomatic incident was resolved through secret negotiations between the embassies.
Often involves protocol violations, offensive statements, or actions that strain international relations.
Use 'incident diplomatique' to describe a specific event that strains relations between countries, rather than a long-standing conflict. For example, a misstated comment by a foreign official could lead to an 'incident diplomatique'.
This phrase is formal and should be used in professional or official contexts, such as news reports, political analyses, or diplomatic correspondence.
From French 'incident' (event) + 'diplomatique' (diplomatic), first attested in the 18th century in the context of international relations.
Used in formal contexts, particularly in journalism, politics, and international law. The term emphasizes the potential for escalation and the need for careful handling.