French Conversation · Level 70
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French word
transition
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɑ̃zisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nountransition
Example
La transition vers le nouveau système commence la semaine prochaine.
The transition to the new system starts next week.
More examples
La transition énergétique vise à réduire les émissions de carbone.
The energy transition seeks to reduce carbon emissions.
Core concept
A controlled handoff from a previous condition to a new one, with a period of change between them.
Common phrases
la transition vers
the transition to ___
la transition énergétique
the energy transition
être en transition
be in transition
Similar words
changement: A change in condition or character.
passage: The act of moving from one place or state to another.
évolution: A gradual process of change over time.
transformation: A substantial change in form or nature.
Definition in French
Action de passer d'un état, d'une situation ou d'un système à un autre.
Word origin
Latin transitio, from transire, supplied the underlying idea of crossing over and developed into French transition.
Usage tips
- Transition refers to the process of change rather than only its result, especially in formal writing about systems, institutions, or procedures.
Other meanings
- changeovernoun
Opposites
- stabilitéstabilitynoun
- stagnationstagnationnoun
Related words
- transitionneltransitionaladjective