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    Éphémère (en. Short-lived)

    /e.fe.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An insect whose life cycle is very short.
    Ephemerals live only one day.
    Les éphémères vivent seulement un jour.
    A fleeting object or event.
    This artwork is a fleeting installation.
    Cette œuvre d'art est une éphémère installation.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'ephēmeros' meaning 'lasting only one day.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fleeting love
    A love that is short-lived.
    amour éphémère
    fleeting cloud
    A cloud that quickly disappears.
    nuage éphémère
    ephemeral art
    An art created to be destroyed or that has a limited lifespan.
    art éphémère

    Related Words

    ephemeris
    Calendar where events are noted day by day.
    éphéméride
    temporary
    Something that is not permanent.
    temporaire
    moment
    A moment in time.
    moment

    Slang Meanings

    A project that does not last
    This concert was nice but it was just a fleeting event.
    Ce concert était sympa mais c'était juste un éphémère.
    A passing trend
    This trend is very fleeting, it won't last.
    Cette tendance est très éphémère, elle ne va pas durer.