circumstance

US /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
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1.

circonstance, situation

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action

:
The police are investigating the circumstances of her death.
La police enquête sur les circonstances de sa mort.
Under no circumstances should you open that door.
En aucune circonstance vous ne devez ouvrir cette porte.
2.

circonstances, situation financière

one's financial or material situation

:
They are living in reduced circumstances.
Ils vivent dans des circonstances réduites.
Despite her difficult circumstances, she remained optimistic.
Malgré ses circonstances difficiles, elle est restée optimiste.