Prompte (en. Prompt)
/pʁɔ̃pt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
English: Done or occurring quickly.
English: She gave a prompt response to my question.
Elle a donné une réponse prompte à ma question.
English: Adjusted to the urgency of a situation.
English: He had a prompt reaction to the fire.
Il a eu une réaction prompte face à l'incendie.
English: Said of a service provided without waiting.
English: The service at this restaurant is always prompt.
Le service de ce restaurant est toujours prompte.
Etymology
English: From Latin promptus, meaning 'prepared' or 'favorite.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: prompt reaction
English: An immediate reaction to a situation.
réaction prompte
English: prompt response
English: A response given without delay.
réponse prompte
English: prompt service
English: Fast and efficient service.
service prompte
Related Words
English: promptness
English: The quality of being prompt.
promptitude
English: prompt
English: Variety of a similar adjective in English.
prompt
English: prompter
English: Device or person that helps in memorizing texts.
prompteur
Slang Meanings
English: Quick response or urgent expectation.
English: He gave me a prompt, it was too fast.
Il m'a donné une prompte, c'était trop rapide.