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