What does opportun in French mean?

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

The word opportun in French means appropriate, suitable, right, timely, wait for the right moment, in due course, in good time. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word opportun

appropriate, suitable, right, timely

adjectif (bienvenu, à propos)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il est très occupé, j'attendrai le moment opportun pour lui parler de mon projet.
He is very busy; I will wait for the right moment to talk to him about my project.

wait for the right moment

locution verbale (attendre le moment le plus approprié)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce n'est pas le moment de lui annoncer la nouvelle, il vaut mieux attendre le moment opportun.

in due course, in good time

locution adverbiale (au bon moment)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tu recevras plus d'informations en temps opportun.

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