happen
To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.
Exemples
3 sur 5Accidents happen when people are not careful.
Accidents happen when people are not careful.
The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.
The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.
I don't know what's going to happen next!
I don't know what's going to happen next!
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'Happy'. Being happy often depends on what 'happens' to you by chance (good luck).
Quiz rapide
I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for this to _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : happen
Exemples
Accidents happen when people are not careful.
everydayAccidents happen when people are not careful.
The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.
formalThe transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.
I don't know what's going to happen next!
informalI don't know what's going to happen next!
These biological processes happen over millions of years.
academicThese biological processes happen over millions of years.
We must ensure these technical issues do not happen during the launch.
businessWe must ensure these technical issues do not happen during the launch.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
as it happens
as it happens (used to introduce a surprising fact)
happen to be
happen to be (to be something by chance)
make it happen
make it happen (to cause something to occur)
Souvent confondu avec
'Take place' is usually used for planned events, while 'happen' is often for unplanned ones.
'Occur' is a more formal version of 'happen'.
Notes d'usage
It is an intransitive verb, which means it does not take a direct object. You cannot 'happen something'; things simply happen.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often try to use this verb in the passive voice, like 'It was happened,' which is incorrect. It should always be 'It happened.'
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'Happy'. Being happy often depends on what 'happens' to you by chance (good luck).
Origine du mot
From the Middle English word 'happen,' which comes from 'hap,' meaning luck or chance.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'it just happened' is frequently used in English-speaking cultures as a common excuse for accidents or unintended outcomes.
Quiz rapide
I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for this to _____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : happen
Grammaire lie
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A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
turn
A1To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.
play
A1To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose. It is also used to describe participating in a sport or performing music on an instrument.
live
A1To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.
lose
A1To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.
include
A1To make someone or something part of a larger group, set, or list. It describes when one thing contains another thing as a component or member.
change
A1To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.
watch
A1To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.
speak
A1To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.
grow
A1To increase in size, amount, or degree over a period of time. It is used to describe living things becoming larger or situations becoming more significant.
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