événement — meaning in English

English meaning

• epoch noun A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
• event noun Something that happens, especially something notable.

Senses

événement is used for these senses in English:

• epoch A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
• event An occurrence; something that happens.

epoch — full definition

1. noun A distinct period of time in history, especially one marked by particular events or characteristics.
2. noun Geology: a division of geological time shorter than a period.

event — full definition

1. noun Something that happens, especially something notable.
2. noun A planned occasion or activity, such as a competition or gathering.
3. noun (computing) An action detected by a program, such as a click or keypress, that triggers a response.

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