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contingency

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

Translations

contingencynoun

contingencies

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

The company has a contingency plan in place in case of a sudden market downturn.

L'entreprise a mis en place un plan pour faire face à une éventualité de baisse brutale du marché.

contingenceSens philosophique ou abstrait.

Philosophers often debate the contingency of human existence.

Les philosophes débattent souvent de la contingence de l'existence humaine.

provisionPour couvrir un événement imprévu.

The budget includes a contingency for unexpected expenses.

Le budget comprend une provision pour des dépenses imprévues.

Additional translations

conditionDans un contexte juridique ou contractuel.

Synonyms

backup plan

contingencyadjective

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

Used attributively, e.g., "contingency fund", "contingency planning".

de contingenceLangue administrative ou financière.

The committee approved a contingency budget in case revenues fall short.

Le comité a approuvé un budget de contingence au cas où les recettes seraient insuffisantes.

contingencynoun

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

The company has a contingency plan in place in case of a sudden market downturn.

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.

The budget includes a contingency for unexpected expenses.

A condition or situation that must be met for something else to happen.

The offer is subject to several contingencies, including a satisfactory home inspection.

The quality or state of being contingent; dependence on chance or on uncertain conditions.

Philosophers often debate the contingency of human existence.

contingencyadjective

Providing for or relating to a possible future event or circumstance.

The committee approved a contingency budget in case revenues fall short.