French Conversation · Level 82
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French word
momentané
Pronunciation
IPA/momɑ̃tane/
Meaning
- adjectivetemporary
Example
Le problème est momentané.
The problem is temporary.
More examples
L'effet momentané a disparu rapidement.
The temporary effect disappeared quickly.
Core concept
A condition that appears briefly and then clears, like a short-lived interruption.
Common phrases
effet momentané
temporary effect
problème momentané
temporary problem
répit momentané
brief respite
Similar words
temporaire: Existing for a limited period rather than indefinitely.
provisoire: Serving as a temporary arrangement until a formal decision is made.
passager: Appearing briefly and then quickly disappearing.
éphémère: Lasting for a very short time before fading away.
Definition in French
Qui existe ou survient pour une courte durée, non permanent.
Word origin
French momentané comes from Latin momentaneus, built from momentum, meaning a movement or moment, and retains the idea of limited duration.
Usage tips
- Momentané agrees in gender and number, as in un problème momentané and une interruption momentanée.
Other meanings
- briefadjective
- fleetingadjective
Opposites
- permanentpermanentadjective
Related words
- momentanémenttemporarilyadverb