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occasion

/əˈkeɪʒən/

Translations

occasionnoun

occasions

/əˈkeɪʒən/

occasion

The wedding was a grand occasion attended by hundreds of guests.

Le mariage était une grande occasion à laquelle ont assisté des centaines d'invités.

Additional translations

motifDans un contexte plus formel, pour indiquer la raison ou la cause.

Synonyms

occasionverb

occasioned

Past Simple

occasioned

Past Participle

occasioning

Gerund

/əˈkeɪʒən/

occasionner

The new policy occasioned a lot of debate among the staff.

La nouvelle politique a occasionné beaucoup de débats parmi le personnel.

Synonyms

lead to

give rise to

bring about

cause

occasionadjective

/əˈkeɪʒən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something intended for or suited to a special event (e.g., "occasion wear")

de cérémonieSe dit d’un vêtement ou d’un usage destiné à une occasion spéciale.

She bought an occasion dress for the gala.

Elle a acheté une robe de cérémonie pour le gala.

Definitions

occasionnoun

A particular event or happening, especially one of importance.

The wedding was a grand occasion attended by hundreds of guests.

A suitable or opportune time for doing something.

She took the occasion to thank everyone for their support.

A reason or cause for something.

The occasion for the meeting was to discuss the new project.

occasionverb

To cause something to happen or bring about an event.

The new policy occasioned a lot of debate among the staff.

occasionadjective

Intended for or suitable to be worn or used on a special event or celebration.

She bought an occasion dress for the gala.