French Conversation · Level 18
89 words
French word
collision
Pronunciation
IPA/kolizjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouncollision
Example
La collision entre deux voitures a été grave.
The collision between the two cars was serious.
More examples
Après la collision, les secours sont arrivés rapidement.
After the collision, emergency responders arrived quickly.
Core concept
Two vehicles or objects meet with enough force to cause a sharp impact or damage.
Common phrases
collision entre deux voitures
collision between two cars
risque de collision
risk of collision
Similar words
accident: An unexpected event in traffic or daily life involving injury or damage.
accrochage: A minor accident caused by light contact or scraping between vehicles.
choc: A strong impact produced when objects collide.
Definition in French
Action par laquelle deux objets ou véhicules se heurtent et subissent un choc ou des dégâts.
Word origin
French collision comes from Latin collisio, from collidere, meaning to strike together, formed from com- and laedere, to strike.
Usage tips
- Collision is feminine, so the usual article is la, as in la collision entre deux voitures.