intervenir

/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.və.niʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

to intervene

to step in (to take action to stop or resolve a situation)

La police a dû intervenir pour calmer la bagarre.

The police had to intervene to calm the fight.

2.
verbInf3rd

to speak up

to take part in a discussion

to give a talk or an intervention at a meeting

Il est intervenu pendant la réunion pour donner son avis.

He spoke up during the meeting to give his opinion.

3.
verbInf3rd

to occur

to happen

to arise (an event or circumstance)

Un imprévu est intervenu, nous devons repousser la réunion.

An unexpected issue occurred; we have to postpone the meeting.