occasionner

Definition: to cause, bring about

Cette décision va occasionner beaucoup de problèmes - This decision is going to bring about a lot of problems

L'orage a occasionné pas mal de dégâts - The storm caused quite a bit of damage

Nous regrettons le dérangement occasionné par nos travaux - We apologize for the disturbance caused by our road work

Related: une occasion - occasion, opportunity, chance; occasionnel (adj) - occasional, casual, chance

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Pronunciation: [uh ka zyuh nay]Audio Link