intrusion

• Nom désignant l'action de pénétrer dans un lieu ou une situation où l'on n'est pas désiré ou admis, souvent par la force ou sans permission. Peut aussi désigner une atteinte à la vie privée ou aux droits de quelqu'un.

A noun referring to the act of entering a place or situation where one is not wanted or not allowed, often involving force or lack of permission.

1. Entry into an unoccupied areaB2formalscientific

   The act of entering a space or domain that was previously empty or not inhabited.

   intrusion dans une zone inoccupée

   • The species' intrusion into the new habitat disrupted the local ecosystem.
   • The first human intrusion into the cave system revealed ancient paintings.
   • Technological intrusion into previously private spheres is a growing concern.

   Synonymesencroachmentforayincursioninfiltrationinroadinvasionirruptionpenetration

   Antonymesdepartureevacuationexitretreatwithdrawal

2. Forced or unwelcome entryB1formal

   The act of entering a place or situation by force, without permission, or in an unwelcome manner.

   intrusion

   • The security system detected an intrusion into the building after hours.
   • She considered his constant questions an intrusion into her personal life.
   • The loud music from the party was an unwelcome intrusion on their quiet evening.

   Synonymesencroachmentincursioninfiltrationinvasiontrespass

   Antonymesinvitationwelcome

3. Geological processC1formalscientific

   The process by which molten rock is forced into cracks or between layers of existing rock formations.

   Intrusion magmatique

   • The intrusion of magma created a distinctive granite formation.
   • Geologists studied the igneous intrusion to understand the region's volcanic history.
   • The cooling of the molten intrusion formed a hard, crystalline rock.

   Synonymesemplacementinjection

4. Intrusive rockC1formalscientific

   Rock that is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

   Roche intrusive

   • The cliff face was composed of a dark, coarse-grained intrusion.
   • Mineral veins often form within larger igneous intrusions.
   • The quarry exposed a massive intrusion of diorite.

   Synonymespluton

5. TrespassingB2formallegal

   The act of entering another person's property without legal right or permission.

   intrusion sur propriété privée

   • The landowner filed a complaint about the repeated intrusion onto his land.
   • Trespassing is considered a form of intrusion on private property.
   • The court ruled that the surveyor's entry was an unlawful intrusion.

   Synonymesencroachmentimpingementinfringementinvasiontrespass

   Antonymesdepartureretreatwithdrawal