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advenir

to happen

verb ahd-vuh-NEER Rare

Origin: Latin advenire (to arrive at)

Also means

to come to pass

Usage Note

advenir is a literary or formal verb used impersonally, most commonly in the phrase quoi qu'il advienne (whatever may happen). It is rarely used in everyday conversation, where arriver or se passer are preferred.

Examples

"Quoi qu'il advienne, reste calme."

Natural Translation

Whatever happens, stay calm.

Literal Translation

Whatever that it happens, stay calm.

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