moment

• Nom désignant une très courte période de temps ou un instant précis dans le temps, pouvant aussi renvoyer à une occasion ou à un point particulier dans le déroulement d'une action.

A noun referring to a very brief period of time or a particular point in time.

1. Very short period of timeA1formal

   A brief period of time; an instant.

   Très courte période de temps

   • Wait a moment, please.
   • I'll be back in a moment.
   • She paused for a moment to think.

   Synonymesflashinstantjiffyminutesecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

   Antonymesageeternityforeverlifetime

2. Particular point in timeA2formal

   A specific point in time, especially when something important happens.

   Moment précis

   • At that moment, the lights went out.
   • This is a historic moment for our country.
   • He realized his mistake in that moment.

   Synonymeshourinstantjunctureminutepointsecondstagetime

3. B2formal

   A time of great importance or significance.

   importance, portée

   • We are living in a moment of great change.
   • It was a defining moment in her career.
   • Cherish every moment with your loved ones.

   Synonymesconsequencegravityimportimportancenotesignificancevalueweight