incident
/ɛ̃.sidɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
unexpected event or mishap causing disruption (e.g., technical glitch, minor accident)
Un incident technique a interrompu la diffusion du match.
A technical incident interrupted the broadcast of the match.
Synonyms:accroc, panne, mésaventure, imprévu
2.
nounmasculine
altercation or event causing diplomatic or social tension; dispute or clash
L'affaire est devenue un incident diplomatique entre les deux pays.
The affair became a diplomatic incident between the two countries.
Synonyms:altercation, conflit, tension, affront
