noun🔗Shareéventualité, imprévisibilitéThe quality of being contingent, of happening by chance; unpredictability."The weather forecast's contingency plans for rain included bringing in the outdoor tables. "Les plans d'éventualité de la météo en cas de pluie comprenaient de rentrer les tables extérieures.possibilitysituationoutcomequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareéventualité, possibilité, imprévuA possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses."The contingency fund will cover unexpected expenses, like a sudden repair needed for the family car. "Le fonds de prévoyance couvrira les dépenses imprévues, comme une réparation soudaine nécessaire pour la voiture familiale.possibilitybusinessfinanceinsuranceeconomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIndemnité, dédommagementAn amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if he or she does not fulfill the contract according to the specification."The construction company included a large contingency in the contract, payable to the school district, in case the new building wasn't completed by the start of the school year. "L'entreprise de construction a inclus une indemnité importante dans le contrat, payable au district scolaire, au cas où le nouveau bâtiment ne serait pas terminé avant la rentrée scolaire.businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉventualité, possibilitéA statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction."The contingency plan for the school picnic states that if it rains, we'll have it in the gym. "Le plan d'urgence pour le pique-nique scolaire stipule que s'il pleut, nous le ferons dans le gymnase.logicphilosophystatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading