What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
urgence
Example
The doctor said that my condition was an urgence and I needed to be admitted to the hospital immediately. [urgence: noun]
Example
There is an urgence to finish this project before the deadline. [urgence: adjective]
emergency
Example
Call 911 in case of an emergency. [emergency: noun]
Example
The company has an emergency plan in place to deal with unexpected situations. [emergency: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Emergency is more commonly used in English than urgence in French. Emergency is a versatile word that covers a wide range of contexts, while urgence is less common and more specific in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between urgence and emergency?
Both urgence and emergency can be used in formal and informal contexts, but emergency is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
