intervenir
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.və.niʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd
to intervene
to step in (to take action to stop or resolve a situation)
La police a dû intervenir pour calmer la bagarre.
The police had to intervene to calm the fight.
2.
verbInf3rd
to speak up
to take part in a discussion
to give a talk or an intervention at a meeting
Il est intervenu pendant la réunion pour donner son avis.
He spoke up during the meeting to give his opinion.
3.
verbInf3rd
to occur
to happen
to arise (an event or circumstance)
Un imprévu est intervenu, nous devons repousser la réunion.
An unexpected issue occurred; we have to postpone the meeting.
