English–French

“temporary” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/momɑ̃tane/

Example

Le problème est momentané.

The problem is temporary.

Illustration for momentané (temporary)

How to say “temporary” in French

“Temporary” in French is momentané.

A condition that appears briefly and then clears, like a short-lived interruption.

Full entry for momentané: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with momentané

L'effet momentané a disparu rapidement.

The temporary effect disappeared quickly.

Tips for using momentané

  • Momentané agrees in gender and number, as in un problème momentané and une interruption momentanée.

Other French words for “temporary”

Cette solution est provisoire.

This solution is temporary.

La solution est temporaire.

The solution is temporary.

Cette solution est transitoire.

This solution is temporary.

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