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    Momentanée (en. Momentary)

    /mɔ.mɑ̃.ta.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that does not have a permanent character.
    This solution is only temporary and will not resolve the issue in the long term.
    Cette solution est uniquement momentanée et ne résoudra pas le problème à long terme.
    That lasts for a short period of time.
    The service interruption was temporary.
    L'interruption du service était momentanée.
    Of immediate but fleeting impact.
    The public's reaction was momentary, but it had a significant echo.
    La réaction du public était momentanée, mais elle a eu un grand écho.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'momentaneus', which means 'instantaneous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a temporary solution
    A solution that temporarily resolves a problem.
    une solution momentanée
    a temporary effect
    An effect that does not last over time.
    un effet momentané
    a temporary break
    A brief and non-permanent interruption.
    une pause momentanée

    Related Words

    moment
    A moment, a very short duration.
    moment
    transitory
    That lasts a short time, which is temporary.
    transitoire
    ephemeral
    That lasts only a very short time.
    éphémère

    Slang Meanings

    A temporary status
    We are in a temporary situation, it won’t last.
    On est dans une situation momentanée, ça ne va pas durer.
    A passing state
    It's just a momentary headache, nothing to worry about.
    C'est juste un mal de tête momentané, pas de quoi s'inquiéter.