transition
The French word for transition is also 'transition'. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe a change from one state or condition to another. It can be used in various contexts, such as in politics, science, or art, to describe a period of change or transformation.
We are in a period of transition.
This phrase is often used to refer to a time of change or adjustment, often in the context of societal or personal changes. It uses the word 'transition' as a noun to describe a state or period of changing from one condition or state to another.
The energy transition is necessary for the climate.
This sentence refers to the need for a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. 'Transition' is used here to describe a major transformation in our energy systems.
The transition to democracy was difficult.
This phrase is commonly used in political contexts to describe the challenging process of moving from an autocratic or otherwise non-democratic system to a democratic one. Here, 'transition' suggests a process or shift from one state to another.