briefly

• Adverbe signifiant « pendant un court moment » ou « en peu de mots ». Il sert à indiquer qu'une action ou une déclaration est limitée dans le temps ou exprimée de façon concise.

An adverb meaning "for a short time" or "in a concise manner." It is used to indicate that an action or statement is limited in duration or expressed with few words.

1. Short durationA2formal

   For a short time; not lasting long.

   Brièvement (courte durée)

   • He spoke briefly at the ceremony.
   • The sun appeared briefly between the clouds.
   • She paused briefly before answering the question.

   Synonymesmomentarilyquicklyshortlytemporarilytransiently

   Antonymesenduringlyforeverlastinglylengthilypermanently

2. Concise mannerB1formal

   In a few words; without unnecessary detail.

   Brièvement

   • Let me explain briefly how the system works.
   • He summarized the report briefly for the team.
   • She described the incident briefly to the police.

   Synonymesconciselycrisplyin briefin shortpithilysuccinctlytersely

   Antonymeslengthilyverbosely