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occasion

/ɔ.ka.zjɔ̃/
noun★Beginner— opportunity or event
general

A suitable or favorable time for something to happen or be done.

Il a saisi l'occasion de parler à son patron.

He seized the opportunity to talk to his boss.

💡

Often used to describe a chance or favorable moment.

general

A special event or ceremony, often formal.

C'était une occasion spéciale pour elle.

It was a special occasion for her.

💡

Can refer to celebrations, ceremonies, or significant events.

Collocations

saisir l'occasionto seize the opportunityoccasion spécialespecial occasionà l'occasionon the occasion

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

à l'occasionphrase
on the occasion
saisir l'occasionphrase
to seize the opportunity

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Occasion' is often used to describe both opportunities and events.

⚡Gold Rule

Gender and Number

'Occasion' is feminine and can be pluralized as 'occasions'.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'ocasioun', from Latin 'occasio', meaning 'opportunity' or 'chance'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with 'spéciale' for events.

Word Breakdown

occa-
toward
prefix
+
-sion
action or state
suffix
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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