French Conversation · Level 105
58 words
French word
momentanément
Pronunciation
IPA/momɑ̃tanemɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbtemporarily
Example
Le magasin est momentanément fermé.
The store is temporarily closed.
More examples
Le site est momentanément indisponible.
The site is temporarily unavailable.
Core concept
A temporary state marked like a short interval on a timeline rather than a lasting condition.
Common phrases
momentanément indisponible
temporarily unavailable
momentanément fermé
temporarily closed
Similar words
pour le moment: For the time being, while the current situation continues.
pour l'instant: For now, describing a situation that exists at present.
temporairement: For a while, but not on a permanent basis.
provisoirement: Temporarily, until a final decision or solution is reached.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour marquer qu'un état, une interruption ou une modification est temporaire et de courte durée.
Word origin
Momentanément is the adverb formed from the adjective momentané by adding French -ment, with moment ultimately from Latin momentum.
Usage tips
- In conversational French, pour l'instant or pour le moment is often more natural for a current situation, whereas momentanément highlights its temporary nature.
Other meanings
- momentarilyadverb
Opposites
- définitivementpermanentlyadverb
Related words
- momentanétemporaryadjective
- momentanéitétemporarinessnoun