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    Instant (en. Instant)

    /ɛ̃.stɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A precise moment in time.
    The moment she said yes was magical.
    L’instant où elle a dit oui était magique.
    A very short period of time.
    He responded in an instant.
    Il a répondu en un instant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'instans', synonymous with 'present', 'current'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    instantly
    In an immediate manner.
    instantanément
    in the moment
    At this precise moment.
    dans l'instant
    just a moment, please
    Please wait a moment.
    un instant s'il vous plaît

    Related Words

    instantaneous
    Occurring or realized without delay.
    instantané
    instantaneity
    Characteristic of what is instantaneous.
    instantanéité
    instinct
    Natural tendency or predisposition.
    instinct

    Slang Meanings

    A little moment.
    Stay for a moment, I'll be right back.
    Reste à l'instant, je reviens.
    A flash.
    It was a moment where everything changed.
    C'était un instant où tout a changé.