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incident
/ɛ̃.si.dɑ̃/
an unexpected event, often minor or accidental
Un incident s'est produit sur l'autoroute hier soir.
An incident occurred on the highway last night.
general
An unexpected or accidental event, often minor in nature.
La police a enquêté sur l'incident.
The police investigated the incident.
Can refer to accidents, disputes, or any sudden occurrence.
Collocations
un incident mineura minor incidentun incident diplomatiquea diplomatic incidentun incident techniquea technical incident
Antonyms
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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