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A situation requiring immediate attention or action due to danger or critical need.
L'urgence climatique exige des actions immédiates.
The climate emergency requires immediate action.
Often used in medical, safety, or crisis contexts.
In medical contexts, 'urgence' often refers to emergencies requiring immediate care.
Always use 'l''urgence' with the definite article 'l''' to indicate a specific emergency.
From Latin 'urgentia', from 'urgens' (pressing, urgent).
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts, especially in healthcare and safety.