evenement

Evenement is a Dutch noun meaning an occurrence or happening. It corresponds to the English word event and to the French term événement. The spelling without diacritics is common in Dutch and in non-French contexts. The core idea is something that happens or takes place, often a notable or planned gathering or incident.

Etymology traces the term to Latin evenire, meaning to come to pass, via Old French and the historical development of Dutch vocabulary. The sense of a defined happening—especially one that is distinct from ordinary events—emerged as the word was adapted into various Romance- and Germanic-language traditions.

Usage and domains vary by context. In everyday Dutch, een evenement can be a concert, conference, festival, or any planned gathering. In event management, the word refers to the organization and logistics of such gatherings. In probability and statistics, an event is a subset of the sample space, representing outcomes of interest. In computing, events are occurrences that trigger handlers in event-driven programming.

Examples include national elections, sports matches, cultural festivals, and corporate conferences. The concept also appears in science and journalism as a notable occurrence with potential significance. Related concepts include event management, probability events, and event-driven programming, all of which rely on defining, recognizing, and responding to specific happenings.