intervient
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.vjɛ̃/intervenir
1.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
intervenes; steps in; takes action to stop, prevent or influence something
La police intervient rapidement en cas de bagarre dans la rue.
The police intervene quickly in case of a street fight.
Synonyms:agir, s'interposer, intervenir (pour agir)
2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
speaks up; takes part in a discussion or gives an intervention (in a meeting, debate, class, etc.)
Il intervient souvent pendant la réunion pour donner son avis.
He often speaks up during the meeting to give his opinion.
Synonyms:prendre la parole, participer, s'exprimer
