Example: Le président a dû intervenir pendant la crise politique.
Definition
"Intervenir" means to step in or take part in a situation, especially to influence or change the course of events. For example, in history, it refers to actions taken by a person or group, such as a president intervening during a political crisis to resolve or manage the issue.
Translations
intervene
intervenir
tussenkomen
intervenir
eingreifen
Etymology
The word "intervenir" comes from the Latin 'intervenire,' combining 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'venire' meaning 'to come.' Did you know? This reflects the idea of 'coming between' events or parties, fitting perfectly with its meaning of stepping into a situation.
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