ad hoc

• Locution latine utilisée pour qualifier quelque chose de créé ou fait pour une fin, une situation ou un problème particulier, souvent improvisé ou temporaire, plutôt que prévu à l'avance.

A Latin phrase used to describe something created or done for a specific purpose, situation, or problem, often improvised or temporary rather than planned in advance.

1. For a specific purposeB2formal

   Created or done for a particular purpose as needed, without planning ahead.

   spécialement conçu pour l'occasion

   • The committee formed an ad hoc group to investigate the issue.
   • They made an ad hoc decision to change the schedule.
   • We need an ad hoc solution for this unexpected problem.

2. Improvised or temporaryB2formal

   Arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance.

   ad hoc

   • The meeting was ad hoc and not on the official calendar.
   • They set up an ad hoc network to share files quickly.
   • The team used an ad hoc approach to fix the bug.