What does circonstance in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word circonstance in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use circonstance in French.

The word circonstance in French means circumstance, occasion, aggravating factor, appropriate, in present circumstances, in the present circumstances, in the current circumstances, for the occasion, perfunctory smile, appropriate expression, appropriate facial expression. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word circonstance

circumstance

nom féminin (surtout au pluriel (condition) (usually plural)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les circonstances de sa mort restent suspectes.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain suspicious.

occasion

nom féminin (événement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour la circonstance, le jeune homme a mis son plus bel habit.
He's putting on his best clothes for the occasion.

aggravating factor

nom féminin (cause à charge) (law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'automobiliste avait trop bu, ce qui est une circonstance aggravante dans cet accident.

appropriate

locution adjectivale (adapté, adéquat)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

in present circumstances, in the present circumstances, in the current circumstances

locution adverbiale (soutenu (dans la situation actuelle)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nous ne pouvons rien faire en la présente circonstance.

for the occasion

locution adverbiale (en l’occasion)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il s'endimancha pour la circonstance.

perfunctory smile

nom féminin (sourire affiché, nécessaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

appropriate expression, appropriate facial expression

nom féminin (expression du visage appropriée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Chacun fait une tête de circonstance aux enterrements.

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