French Conversation · Level 129
42 words
French word
opportun
Pronunciation
IPA/opɔʁtœ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveconvenient
Example
Lundi matin est un moment opportun.
Monday morning is a convenient time.
More examples
Il a appelé au moment opportun.
He called at the right time.
Core concept
A fitting point in a situation where the conditions support effective action.
Common phrases
au moment opportun
at the right time
un moment opportun
a suitable moment
un temps opportun
an opportune time
Similar words
approprié: Suitable for the situation or purpose.
convenable: Acceptable and proper for the setting or social standards.
propice: Creating favorable conditions for a desired result or action.
adéquat: Providing enough of the qualities or amount required for a purpose.
Definition in French
Qui convient particulièrement à un moment précis ou à une circonstance donnée, rendant une action plus facile ou efficace.
Word origin
The French adjective opportun derives from Latin opportunus through Old French and originally referred to conditions favorable for reaching a harbor.
Usage tips
- The adverbial form is opportunément, as in agir opportunément, rather than a direct use of the adjective as an English-style adverb.
Other meanings
- appropriateadjective
Opposites
- inopportuninappropriateadjective
Related words
- opportunitéopportunitynoun
- opportunémentopportunelyadverb
- opportunismeopportunismnoun