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    Promptement (en. Promptly)

    /pʁɔ̃ptə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a rapid manner or without delay.
    He responded promptly to my question.
    Il a répondu promptement à ma question.
    Without hesitation or delay.
    She acted promptly to correct her mistake.
    Elle a agi promptement pour corriger son erreur.
    In a very short time.
    The customer service called me promptly.
    Le service client m'a appelé promptement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promptus', which means 'ready, evident'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act promptly
    Act without delay.
    agir promptement
    respond promptly
    Respond quickly to a request.
    répondre promptement
    get up promptly
    Get up without delay.
    se lever promptement

    Related Words

    prompt
    One who acts quickly or without delay.
    prompt
    speed
    Quality of that which is fast.
    rapidité
    immediate
    One that does not suffer from delay.
    immédiat

    Slang Meanings

    In my opinion, it’s done on the fly.
    He completed this task promptly, as usual.
    Il a terminé cette tâche promptement, comme d'habitude.
    It’s settled in the blink of an eye.
    She took my order promptly, I was surprised.
    Elle a pris ma commande promptement, j'étais surpris.