Simultanément (en. Simultaneously)

/simultanemɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicating that something occurs at the same time as another.
She passed her exam while working, doing both simultaneously.
Elle a réussi son examen tout en travaillant, faisant les deux simultanément.
To describe an action that takes place at the same moments.
He listened to music and read a book simultaneously.
Il a écouté la musique et a lu un livre simultanément.
In a simultaneous manner, at the same time.
The two events took place simultaneously.
Les deux événements ont eu lieu simultanément.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'simultaneus', which means 'at the same time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to work simultaneously
To perform multiple tasks at the same time.
travailler simultanément
to act simultaneously
To take measures at the same time.
agir simultanément
to occur simultaneously
To happen during the same period.
se produire simultanément

Related Words

simultaneous
Occurring or existing at the same time.
simultané
synchronized
Set to operate at the same time.
synchronisé
joint
Done simultaneously or in agreement.
conjoint

Slang Meanings

Doing multiple things at the same time in a disorganized manner.
He multitasks, but really, he can't stay focused on a single thing simultaneously.
Il fait du multitâche, mais vraiment, il n'arrive pas à rester concentré sur une seule chose simultanément.
Being in several places at once, figuratively.
She says she is simultaneously here and there, but I only see one of her.
Elle dit qu'elle est simultanément ici et là, mais je ne vois qu'une seule elle.