English–French
“situation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/siʁkɔ̃stɑ̃s/
Example
Il faut adapter notre réponse à la circonstance.
We need to adapt our response to the situation.
How to say “situation” in French
“Situation” in French is circonstance.
A cluster of conditions standing around an action and influencing the appropriate response.
Example sentences with circonstance
Selon la circonstance, il vaut mieux reporter la réunion.
Depending on the circumstances, it is better to postpone the meeting.
Tips for using circonstance
- Circonstance is more formal than situation in many everyday contexts, especially when referring to general conditions rather than a specific setting.