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occasion
/ɔ.ka.zjɔ̃/
opportunity or event
C'est une occasion parfaite pour voyager.
It's a perfect opportunity to travel.
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
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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
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