incident

/ɛ̃.sidɑ̃/

nounmasculine

unexpected event or mishap causing disruption (e.g., technical glitch, minor accident)

Un incident technique a interrompu la diffusion du match.

A technical incident interrupted the broadcast of the match.

Synonyms:accroc, panne, mésaventure, imprévu

nounmasculine

altercation or event causing diplomatic or social tension; dispute or clash

L'affaire est devenue un incident diplomatique entre les deux pays.

The affair became a diplomatic incident between the two countries.

Synonyms:altercation, conflit, tension, affront