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    Subit (en. Sudden)

    /sy.bit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an event that occurs abruptly.
    The accident was sudden and surprised everyone.
    L'accident a été subit et a surpris tout le monde.
    Occurs instantly.
    He felt a sudden pain in his back.
    Il a ressenti une douleur subite dans le dos.
    Happens without preparation.
    She made a sudden decision without thinking.
    Elle a pris une décision subite sans réfléchir.

    Etymology

    From Latin subitus, meaning 'sudden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a sudden change
    a change that occurs quickly.
    un changement subit
    a sudden event
    an event that happens unexpectedly.
    un événement subit
    a sudden pain
    a pain that appears without warning.
    une douleur subite

    Related Words

    abruptly
    In a sudden and unexpected manner.
    brusquement
    unexpected
    That was not anticipated.
    inattendu
    sudden
    That happens abruptly.
    soudain

    Slang Meanings

    A situation that changes quickly.
    The news came suddenly; we didn't expect it.
    La nouvelle est tombée subit, on ne s'y attendait pas.
    An unexpected turn of events.
    The end of the movie was sudden; I was shocked.
    La fin du film était subit, j'étais choqué.