A1 verb Neutre #126 le plus courant

happen

/ˈhæpən/

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

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1

Accidents happen when people are not careful.

Accidents happen when people are not careful.

2

The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.

The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.

3

I don't know what's going to happen next!

I don't know what's going to happen next!

Famille de mots

Verb
happen
Apparenté
happening
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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

1

Accidents happen when people are not careful.

everyday

Accidents happen when people are not careful.

2

The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.

formal

The transition will happen in accordance with the established protocols.

3

I don't know what's going to happen next!

informal

I don't know what's going to happen next!

4

These biological processes happen over millions of years.

academic

These biological processes happen over millions of years.

5

We must ensure these technical issues do not happen during the launch.

business

We must ensure these technical issues do not happen during the launch.

Famille de mots

Verb
happen
Apparenté
happening

Collocations courantes

happen to someone happen to someone
happen by chance happen by chance
about to happen about to happen
happen quickly happen quickly
just happened just happened

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

happen vs take place

'Take place' is usually used for planned events, while 'happen' is often for unplanned ones.

happen vs occur

'Occur' is a more formal version of 'happen'.

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Notes d'usage

It is an intransitive verb, which means it does not take a direct object. You cannot 'happen something'; things simply happen.

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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.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Happy'. Being happy often depends on what 'happens' to you by chance (good luck).

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Origine du mot

From the Middle English word 'happen,' which comes from 'hap,' meaning luck or chance.

Modèles grammaticaux

Cannot be used in the passive voice Commonly used with the dummy subject 'it' Often followed by the preposition 'to'
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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

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

include

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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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