intervention

• Action d'intervenir ou de s'impliquer dans une situation, souvent pour influencer ou modifier son déroulement, notamment dans les contextes politique, médical ou social.

A noun referring to the act of interfering or becoming involved in a situation, often to influence or alter an outcome, particularly in political, medical, or social contexts.

1. Action to change a situationB2formal

   The act of becoming involved in a situation to change its outcome, often to prevent something bad.

   Action de modifier une situation

   • The government's intervention stabilized the economy.
   • Early intervention can help children with learning difficulties.
   • The UN called for international intervention in the conflict.

   Synonymesintercessioninterferenceinterpositioninvolvementmediation

   Antonymesdisregardinactionneglectnoninterferencepassivity

2. Medical treatmentB2formalmedical

   A medical procedure or treatment performed to improve a patient's health.

   Intervention médicale

   • The doctor recommended a surgical intervention to remove the tumor.
   • Timely medical intervention saved his life.
   • The patient required immediate intervention after the accident.

   Synonymesmedical careministrationoperationprocedureremedysurgerytherapytreatment

3. Family or personal helpB2informal

   A meeting or process where friends or family confront someone about their harmful behavior, like addiction.

   intervention (face à une addiction)

   • Her family organized an intervention to help her stop drinking.
   • The intervention was successful, and he agreed to seek treatment.
   • They hired a counselor to facilitate the intervention.