occasion
occasion
The French word "occasion" is a noun that translates directly to the English word "occasion". It refers to a particular time or event, often a special or significant one. It can also refer to a favorable opportunity or chance. For example, "Je cherche une occasion pour lui dire la vérité" translates to "I'm looking for an occasion to tell him the truth".
Example sentences using: occasion
J'achète des vêtements d'occasion.
I buy second-hand clothes.
In French, 'd'occasion' is used to refer to items that are 'second-hand' or 'used'. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that they buy clothes that have been previously owned by someone else.
Il me faut une nouvelle voiture, mais à défaut d'occasion.
I need a new car, but a used one will do.
The phrase 'à défaut d'occasion' in French roughly translates to 'in the absence of new, a used one will do'. This is used when the primary choice (a new car in this sentence) is not available or feasible.
Si l'occasion se présente, je déménagerai à Paris.
If the opportunity arises, I will move to Paris.
The phrase 'si l'occasion se présente' translates into English as 'if the opportunity arises'. It is used when talking about a potential future event that will only occur given a certain opportunity.