French translation of happened is 
qui s’est passé

Meaning of "happened" in English

The word "happened" is the past tense of "happen" and refers to an event or situation that took place in the past. It denotes the occurrence of something, often unexpectedly or by chance. It can also imply a narrative or account of past events. "Happened" is frequently used in storytelling to set the scene or explain sequences of events.

Meaning of "qui s’est passé" in French

"Qui s’est passé" is a phrase in French that translates to "what happened" in English. It is used to inquire about an event, situation, or occurrence that took place in the past. The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation when asking for an explanation or details about past events. It captures the essence of curiosity or the need for information about something that has occurred.

Pronunciation of "happened" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈhæpənd/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional accents, such as certain British dialects, the final "-ed" may be pronounced more distinctly as /ˈhæpənd/ rather than the more common /ˈhæpənd/ or /ˈhæpnd/ used in American English.

Pronunciation of "qui s’est passé" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ki s‿ɛ pa.se/

Pronunciation Variations: The phrase is generally pronounced the same across French-speaking regions, though intonation may vary slightly, particularly between European and Canadian French, where the "e" in "passé" might be marginally more emphasized.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. It happened so quickly. (Ça s’est passé si rapidement.)
2. Do you remember what happened yesterday? (Te souviens-tu de ce qui s’est passé hier?)
3. A funny thing happened on my way to work. (Une chose amusante s'est passée sur mon chemin du travail.)
4. What happened after I left? (Qu'est-ce qui s'est passé après mon départ?)
5. We were shocked by what happened at the meeting. (Nous avons été choqués par ce qui s'est passé à la réunion.)
6. Nothing unusual happened during the trip. (Rien d'inhabituel ne s'est passé pendant le voyage.)
7. Can you explain how this happened? (Peux-tu expliquer comment cela s'est passé?)
8. The unexpected event happened late at night. (L'événement inattendu s'est passé tard dans la nuit.)
9. Everything happened so fast, I couldn't react. (Tout s'est passé si vite, je n'ai pas pu réagir.)
10. Who knows what happened to them? (Qui sait ce qui s'est passé avec eux?)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "happened" in English

Synonyms: occurred, transpired, ensued, developed, arose, came about, took place, unfolded, materialized, manifested.

Antonyms: prevented, halted, ceased, stopped, avoided.

Similar Words: happened before, took place, came to pass, was realized, was fulfilled.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "qui s’est passé" in French

Synonyms: s’est produit, s’est déroulé, a eu lieu, s'est manifesté, est arrivé.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: ce qui est arrivé, ce qui s'est produit, ce qui est survenu, ce qui s'est développé.

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