French Expression · Advanced
Le cas échéant
If applicable / Should the need arise / In that event
Pronunciation: luh KAZ eh-SHAY-ahn
Meaning
Used to indicate that something will happen only if a specific condition is met.
Example
Veuillez me contacter, le cas échéant, pour toute question.
Please contact me, if applicable, for any questions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Le cas échéant out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.