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    Momentanément (en. Momentarily)

    /mɔ.mɑ̃.ta.nɛ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates that something occurs or is in effect for a limited duration.
    He was employed momentarily in this project.
    Il a été employé momentánément dans ce projet.
    Evokes a transient state.
    The situation is momentarily stable, but that may change.
    La situation est momentané́ment stable, mais cela peut changer.
    Refers to a brief period.
    They made a momentary decision to move forward.
    Ils ont pris une décision momentané́ment pour avancer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'momentaneus', meaning 'momentary', to which the suffix '-ly' is added to form an adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    momentarily
    Currently, for a short period.
    momentanément
    to be there momentarily
    To be present temporarily.
    être là momentanément

    Related Words

    momentary
    Lasting for a moment, not persistent.
    momentané
    moment
    A brief duration, a period considered as a point in time.
    moment

    Slang Meanings

    At the present moment.
    I’m here, momentarily.
    Je suis là, momentané́ment.
    For the time being.
    It works like that, momentarily.
    Ça marche comme ça, momentané́ment.