occasion
/o.ka.zjɔ̃/
1. General
nounfeminineSing
opportunity
chance
C'est une bonne occasion de lui parler.
It's a good opportunity to talk to him.
Synonyms:opportunité, chance, possibilité
2. General
nounfeminineSing
particular event
occasion (a reason or moment for something, as in 'on the occasion of')
À l'occasion de son départ, nous avons organisé une petite fête.
On the occasion of his leaving, we organized a small party.
Synonyms:événement, moment, circonstance
3. General
nounfeminineSing
second-hand
used
pre-owned
J'ai acheté ma voiture d'occasion sur un site de petites annonces.
I bought my car second-hand on a classifieds site.
Synonyms:seconde main, usagé, d'occasion
