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incident

/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

Translations

incidentnoun

incidents

/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incidentFait ou événement marquant, notamment dans un contexte policier, social ou journalistique.

The incident at the factory led to a temporary shutdown.

L'incident à l'usine a entraîné une fermeture temporaire.

Additional translations

événementTerme plus général ; employé quand incident désigne un fait ou une occurrence particulière.

affrontementPour un incident violent ou conflictuel.

Synonyms

incidentadjective

more incident

Comp.

most incident

Super.

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

incidentEn physique et en mathématiques : qui tombe sur une surface, une droite ou un point.

The angle between the incident ray and the normal equals the angle of reflection.

L'angle entre le rayon incident et la normale est égal à l'angle de réflexion.

lié àDans la construction « incident to » : en rapport avec, dépendant de.

Minor delays are incident to any large construction project.

De légers retards sont liés à tout grand projet de construction.

Synonyms

Definitions

incidentnoun

An event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or noteworthy.

The incident at the factory led to a temporary shutdown.

A violent event, such as an attack or confrontation.

The police were called to the scene of the incident to restore order.

A specific event or situation that is part of a larger series of events.

The incident was just one of many challenges faced by the team during the project.

incidentadjective

Occurring as a result of, or in connection with, another activity or circumstance; attendant or related (usually followed by "to").

Minor delays are incident to any large construction project.

(Physics, Mathematics) Falling upon or striking a surface, line, or point.

The angle between the incident ray and the normal equals the angle of reflection.