French Word · Intermediate
survenir
to occur
Pronunciation: /syʁ.və.niʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to occur".
Example
Un loup survient à jeun, qui cherchait aventure
A wolf on an empty stomach appeared, looking for adventure
Practice tips
- Practice survenir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.