French Conversation · Level 47
73 words
French word
occasion
Pronunciation
IPA/okazjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounopportunity
Example
C'est une bonne occasion d'apprendre le français.
This is a good opportunity to learn French.
More examples
Il faut saisir l'occasion quand elle se présente.
One must seize the opportunity when it presents itself.
Core concept
A favorable opening in a situation, ready to be used for action.
Common phrases
saisir l'occasion
seize the opportunity
à l'occasion de
on the occasion of
Similar words
chance: A favorable opportunity that arrives through luck or chance.
moment: A brief point in time.
possibilité: The possibility that something can be achieved.
opportunité: A favorable opening that can lead to a benefit.
Definition in French
Moment ou circonstance favorable qui permet de saisir une opportunité d'agir.
Word origin
French occasion comes from Latin occasio, from ob- and cadere, and developed through Old French from the idea of something arising at a particular point.
Usage tips
- Occasion is feminine, so the usual form is une occasion and the adjective is bonne in une bonne occasion.
Other meanings
- occasionnoun
Opposites
- obstacleobstaclenoun
- empêchementimpedimentnoun
Related words
- occasionneloccasionaladjective
- occasionnercauseverb
- occasionnellementoccasionallyadverb