occasion

/o.ka.zjɔ̃/
1. General
nounfeminineSing

opportunity

chance

C'est une bonne occasion de lui parler.

It's a good opportunity to talk to him.

Synonyms:opportunité, chance, possibilité
2. General
nounfeminineSing

particular event

occasion (a reason or moment for something, as in 'on the occasion of')

À l'occasion de son départ, nous avons organisé une petite fête.

On the occasion of his leaving, we organized a small party.

Synonyms:événement, moment, circonstance
3. General
nounfeminineSing

second-hand

used

pre-owned

J'ai acheté ma voiture d'occasion sur un site de petites annonces.

I bought my car second-hand on a classifieds site.

Synonyms:seconde main, usagé, d'occasion
occasion - French Definition & Examples