L'incident
Example: L'incident va passar a la cruïlla del carrer principal.
Definition
"L'incident" refers to an unexpected event or occurrence, often negative or problematic, that happens in a particular place or situation. It can involve disruptions or conflicts, such as accidents or security issues, as in the example phrase where the incident occurred at the main street intersection.
Etymology
The word "l'incident" comes from the Latin word 'incidens,' meaning 'falling upon' or 'happening.' It was adopted into Catalan with a meaning that includes unexpected or noteworthy events. Did you know? The same root gives rise to the English word 'incident,' showing their shared linguistic heritage.
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"L'incident" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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