urgence

/yʁ.ʒɑ̃s/

nounfeminine

emergency

urgent situation

urgency (pressing need)

Appelle-moi tout de suite, c'est une urgence.

Call me right away, it's an emergency.

nounfeminine

emergency department

emergency room (hospital)

Il a dû aller aux urgences hier soir.

He had to go to the ER last night.

Synonyms:service des urgences