intervenir
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.və.niʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd
to intervene
to step in (to take action to stop or resolve a situation)
La police a dû intervenir pour calmer la bagarre.
The police had to intervene to calm the fight.
Synonyms:agir, s'interposer, prendre des mesures, s'en mêler
2.
verbInf3rd
to speak up
to take part in a discussion
to give a talk or an intervention at a meeting
Il est intervenu pendant la réunion pour donner son avis.
He spoke up during the meeting to give his opinion.
Synonyms:prendre la parole, s'exprimer, participer
3.
verbInf3rd
to occur
to happen
to arise (an event or circumstance)
Un imprévu est intervenu, nous devons repousser la réunion.
An unexpected issue occurred; we have to postpone the meeting.
Synonyms:survenir, se produire, avoir lieu
