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A malfunction or problem occurring in a technical system, device, or process.
Le serveur a planté à cause d'un incident technique.
The server crashed due to a technical issue.
Nous avons dû reporter la maintenance en raison d'un incident technique imprévu.
We had to postpone maintenance due to an unexpected technical issue.
Commonly used in IT, engineering, and business contexts to describe disruptions in technical operations.
Use 'un incident technique' to describe any disruption in technical systems, whether hardware, software, or infrastructure. Avoid using it for human errors unless specified.
When documenting technical issues, specify the nature of the incident (e.g., 'un incident technique réseau' for a network issue) for clarity.
The phrase combines the French words 'incident' (from Latin 'incidere', meaning 'to happen') and 'technique' (from Greek 'tekhnikos', meaning 'of art or skill'). The term emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of industrial and technological systems.
This phrase is widely used in professional settings, particularly in IT, engineering, and customer support. It is neutral in tone and does not imply blame or severity unless context suggests otherwise.