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    Sur-le-champ (en. On the spot)

    /syʁləʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expresses an action carried out immediately.
    He submitted his report sur-le-champ.
    Il a rendu son rapport sur-le-champ.
    Indicates a quick reaction to a situation.
    She decided sur-le-champ to leave her job.
    Elle a décidé sur-le-champ de quitter son emploi.
    Used to mark the urgency of a task.
    Please let me know sur-le-champ if you have any questions.
    Veuillez me faire savoir sur-le-champ si vous avez des questions.

    Etymology

    The expression is derived from Old French, literally meaning 'on the field' in the sense of reacting or acting immediately.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sur-le-champ
    Refers to an immediate action or decision.
    sur-le-champ
    respond sur-le-champ
    Respond immediately to a question or request.
    répondre sur-le-champ
    act sur-le-champ
    Make a decision or act without delay.
    agir sur-le-champ
    go sur-le-champ
    Move immediately to a place.
    aller sur-le-champ

    Related Words

    immediate
    Occurring without delay.
    immédiat
    urgency
    A situation that requires quick action.
    urgence
    instantaneous
    Happening or occurring in an instant.
    instantané

    Slang Meanings

    Act quickly, without thought.
    He made a decision sur-le-champ, without thinking.
    Il a pris une décision sur-le-champ, sans réfléchir.
    Connotation of thoughtlessness.
    She is known for acting sur-le-champ, without considering the consequences.
    Elle est connue pour agir sur-le-champ, sans penser aux conséquences.