English–French
“incident” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/peʁipesi/
Example
Nous avons eu une péripétie pendant le voyage.
We had an incident during the trip.
How to say “incident” in French
“Incident” in French is péripétie.
A sudden turn in the road of events, creating a memorable episode without necessarily causing serious harm.
Example sentences with péripétie
Le projet a connu plusieurs péripéties avant d'être terminé.
The project went through several incidents before it was completed.
Tips for using péripétie
- Péripétie often presents an inconvenience or adventure in a relatively light way, while problème or incident can sound more direct or serious.