No. 9,191 in French
contingents
"Contingents" in English means "quotas" or "groups assigned for a specific purpose."
In a sentence
Les contingents militaires se sont déployés rapidement.
The military contingents were deployed rapidly.
Here, 'contingents' refers to groups or units, specifically of military personnel, highlighting its use to denote a collective body.
Nous devons adapter nos plans aux contingences externes.
We need to adapt our plans to external contingencies.
In this sentence, 'contingents' relates to circumstances that are uncertain or dependent, demonstrating its use in the context of adaptability.
Les contingents de voyageurs arrivent en masse pendant les fêtes.
The contingents of travelers arrive in massive numbers during the holidays.
This usage of 'contingents' signifies groups or assemblies of individuals, specifically travelers, pointing to its application in grouping entities.
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