intervenir

This is the 1320th most frequent French word.

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intervenir

To intervene or take action.


In this sentence, 'intervenir' is used in the context of taking action promptly or stepping in to address an urgent situation.

Les pompiers ont dû intervenir rapidement pour éteindre l'incendie.

The firefighters had to intervene quickly to extinguish the fire.


Here, 'intervenir' is employed when someone enters into an ongoing discussion or event to contribute or influence the conversation.

Elle est intervenue au cours du débat pour partager son opinion.

She intervened during the debate to share her opinion.


The word 'intervenir' in this context implies deciding to step in during a disagreement or conflict to mediate or resolve the situation.

Il est parfois difficile de savoir quand intervenir dans une dispute.

It is sometimes difficult to know when to intervene in a dispute.