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coïncidence

coincidence

noun koh-een-see-DAHNSS Less Common

Usage Note

Coïncidence is pronounced with four syllables, and the diaeresis on the i signals that co- and in- are separate vowel sounds. The exclamation quelle coïncidence ! ('what a coincidence!') is a common set phrase in conversation.

Examples

"Quelle coïncidence de vous rencontrer ici !"

Natural Translation

What a coincidence to run into you here!

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