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    Moments (en. Moments)

    /mɔ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A portion of time that is distinguished by a particular quality.
    They shared unforgettable moments during their vacation.
    Ils ont partagé des moments inoubliables pendant leurs vacances.
    A specific event or a significant experience.
    That moment when he proposed was magical.
    Ce moment où il a proposé était magique.
    A point in time within a sequence of events.
    At that moment, I realized I needed changes.
    À ce moment-là, j'ai réalisé que j'avais besoin de changements.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'momentum', meaning movement or weight, which transformed into Old French before becoming 'moment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    key moments
    Important instants in a situation.
    moments clés
    difficult moments
    Challenging or painful periods.
    des moments difficiles
    seize a moment
    Take advantage of an opportunity immediately.
    saisir un moment
    moments of joy
    Instants of happiness or pleasure.
    moments de joie
    one moment please
    An expression to ask for a brief wait.
    un moment s'il vous plaît

    Related Words

    instant
    A very short period of time.
    instant
    episode
    An occurrence or particular event in a series.
    épisode
    situation
    The state or circumstances of a given moment.
    situation
    interval
    The space of time or distance between two moments.
    intervalle
    event
    A particular event that took place.
    événement

    Slang Meanings

    A crazy moment
    It was a crazy moment when the surprise arrived.
    C'était un moment de fou quand la surprise est arrivée.
    life moments
    We all have life moments that change us.
    On a tous des moments de vie qui nous changent.