lasituation

feminine

/sitɥasjɔ̃/

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Translation

situation, position

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

.

The situation is serious and we must act quickly.

geres ?

How are you handling this difficult situation at work?

' l' .

His situation at work has improved since last year.

' .

His situation at home has greatly improved this year.

analyser .

We need to analyse the situation before making a decision.

Situation est un nom feminin qui designe un etat de choses, une position geographique ou une position sociale. Etre en situation de + infinitif signifie to be in a position to. La situation economique (the economic situation) et la situation politique (the political situation) sont des collocations tres frequentes dans la presse.

Etre dans une bonne situation signifie avoir un bon emploi et une bonne position sociale. Comédie de situation (sitcom) est un emprunt calque de l'anglais. Situationnel est l'adjectif derive.

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