Moment-ci (en. Right now)

/mɔ.mɑ̃.si/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Indicates a precise moment in time.

I am busy at this moment.

Je suis occupé en ce moment-ci.

Used to emphasize the current relevance of a situation.

What he says is true at this moment.

Ce qu'il dit est vrai à ce moment-ci.

Formed from 'moment' and 'ci', indicating a specific moment.

at this moment

Indicates that something is happening now.

en ce moment-ci

at that moment

Reference to a specific moment in the past.

à ce moment-là

just at this moment

Emphasizes the precision of an action in the present.

juste à ce moment-ci

time

Concept measuring duration and change.

temps

instant

A very short moment.

instant

Currently, at the present time.

I can't talk at this moment.

Je ne peux pas parler pour le moment-ci.

At that instant, informally.

This is my favorite place to relax at this moment.

C'est mon endroit préféré pour me détendre à ce moment-ci.