French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
cas
Pronunciation
IPA/ka/
Meaning
- masculine nouncase
Example
Dans ce cas, je viendrai.
In this case, I will come.
More examples
En cas de pluie, prends un parapluie.
In case of rain, take an umbrella.
Core concept
A specific set of circumstances that frames an event or presents one instance for consideration.
Common phrases
en cas de
in case of
dans ce cas
in that case
au cas où
in case
Similar words
situation: The state or surrounding circumstances in which something exists or takes place.
exemple: A specific instance used to explain or clarify an idea.
Definition in French
Situation particulière ou circonstance dans laquelle quelque chose se produit, prise comme exemple ou éventualité.
Word origin
French inherited cas through Old French from Latin casus, 'fall' or 'event', a noun related to the verb cadere, 'to fall'.
Usage tips
- En cas de is followed by a noun, usually without an article, as in en cas de problème.
Other meanings
- instancenoun