l'occasion
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. opportunity
Ce projet international est une excellente occasion de perfectionner mon anglais.This international project is a great opportunity to improve my English.
b. chance
Je n'ai pas encore eu l'occasion de jeter un œil à tes modifications sur le script.I haven't had a chance to look at your script modifications yet.
a. occasion
À de rares occasions, il arrive à Dimitri de travailler le week-end pour boucler un projet.On rare occasions, Dimitri happens to work on the weekend to wrap up a project.
a. bargain
À ce prix-là, cette carte graphique haut de gamme est une occasion à ne pas manquer.At that price, this high-end graphics card is a bargain you shouldn't miss.
a. secondhand (adjective)
Pour faire des économies, tourne-toi plutôt vers le marché de l'occasion.To save money, check out the secondhand market instead.
b. secondhand goods
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Cette entreprise s'est spécialisée dans l'occasion dès sa création.This company has specialized in secondhand goods since its founding.
a. secondhand (adjective)
Cette guitare est une occasion en excellent état.This guitar is a secondhand item in excellent condition.
b. used (adjective)
J'hésite entre acheter une voiture neuve ou une occasion.I'm torn between buying a new car or a used one.
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