collision
collision, crash
noun ko-lee-ZYOHN Rare
Origin: Latin collisio, from collidere (to strike together)
Usage Note
Collision is always a physical or near-physical impact; for a softer 'clash of ideas' French more often uses conflit or heurt. The phrase entrer en collision (to collide) is the standard verb construction rather than using a standalone verb.
Examples
"Les deux voitures sont entrées en collision."
Natural Translation
The two cars collided.
Literal Translation
The two cars entered into collision.
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