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occasion

opportunity, occasion

noun oh-kah-ZYOHN Less Common

Also means

second-hand, bargain

Usage Note

Occasion means an opportunity or a chance (saisir l'occasion = to seize the opportunity), as well as a particular event or occasion. In commerce, d'occasion means second-hand or used — une voiture d'occasion is a used car. This double life as both 'opportunity' and 'second-hand' is a useful distinction for learners.

Examples

"C'est une occasion à ne pas manquer."

Natural Translation

It's an opportunity not to be missed.

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