instance

cas, exemple

Un cas, une occasion ou une situation précise où quelque chose se produit.

En anglais simple : One particular time, case, or situation in which something happens.

• This instance was different.
• We found three instances of the same error.
• In most instances, a short rest helps.

Comment l'utiliser : an instance of something (This is an instance of unfair treatment.)

Synonymes : case, example, occurrence

Expressions courantes : in this instance, an instance of something, for instance

citer, donner en exemple

Mentionner un cas précis pour illustrer quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To mention a particular case as an example of something.

• The writer instances a recent strike.
• She instanced several cases of poor planning.
• To support his argument, he instanced the town’s successful recovery.

Synonymes : cite, give as an example

Expressions courantes : instance something, instance a case