This is the 12371st most frequent French word.
évent
The French word "évent" means "vent" or "air vent" in English.
In this sentence, 'évent' refers to an opening or vent, specifically for air circulation.
L'évent de la salle était bouché, empêchant l'air de circuler.
The vent of the room was clogged, preventing air from circulating.
Here, 'évent' is used figuratively to describe an occurrence or event, which is a non-standard usage.
Nous avons assisté à un évent surprenant lors de la fête.
We witnessed a surprising event during the party.
In this context, 'évent' refers to a specific part of a tank used for releasing gas or liquid pressure.