situation

situation

Conditions et événements qui influencent quelqu’un ou quelque chose à un moment donné.

En anglais simple : The conditions and events affecting someone or something at a particular time.

• The situation is getting better.
• She stayed calm in a difficult situation.
• How did you handle those awkward situations?

Comment l'utiliser : in a situation (We are in a difficult situation.)

Synonymes : circumstances, state of affairs

Expressions courantes : difficult situation, current situation, financial situation, awkward situation

emplacement, situation

Endroit où se trouve quelque chose, surtout par rapport à ce qui l’entoure.

En anglais simple : The place where something stands, especially in relation to the things around it.

• The hotel has a pleasant situation beside the lake.
• The house’s situation gives it lovely sea views.
• They admired the garden’s sheltered situation below the hill.

Synonymes : location, position, setting

Expressions courantes : a pleasant situation, a secluded situation