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contingent in French

contingent in French is contingent, éventuel, hypothétique — contingent means dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.

contingent in French

contingent
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
éventuel
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
hypothétique
adj
Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.

What does "contingent" mean?

  1. adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
    "Her promotion is contingent on the project's success."
  2. noun A group representing a larger body, such as troops or delegates sent to an event.
    "A large contingent of protesters gathered outside the courthouse."
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contingent in a sentence

  • Her promotion is contingent on the project's success.
  • The trip is contingent on good weather, so pack an umbrella just in case.
  • A large contingent of protesters gathered outside the courthouse.
  • A small contingent from our school travelled to the national science fair.

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What is "contingent" in French?
"contingent" in French is contingent, éventuel, hypothétique. contingent means: Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
How do you use "contingent" in a sentence?
Example: "Her promotion is contingent on the project's success." In French, "contingent" is contingent, éventuel, hypothétique.
Are there other ways to say "contingent" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "contingent": contingent, éventuel, hypothétique.
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