momentarily

• Adverbe ayant deux sens principaux selon le dialecte. En anglais britannique, il signifie 'pour un très court instant' (par exemple : 'Il s'est arrêté un instant'). En anglais américain, il signifie plutôt 'très bientôt' ou 'd'un moment à l'autre' (par exemple : 'L'avion va atterrir d'un moment à l'autre').

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on dialect. In British English, it means 'for a very short time' (e.g., 'He paused momentarily'). In American English, it more commonly means 'very soon' or 'in a moment' (e.g., 'The flight will be landing momentarily').

1. For a very short timeB2formal

   Lasting or happening for a brief moment.

   pendant un très court instant

   • He paused momentarily before answering the question.
   • The lights flickered momentarily during the storm.
   • She hesitated momentarily at the door.

   Synonymesbrieflytransiently

   Antonymeseternallyforeverpermanently

2. Very soonB2informalamerican

   In a moment; shortly (primarily American English usage).

   Dans un instant

   • The flight will be landing momentarily.
   • Your order will be ready momentarily.
   • The manager will be with you momentarily.

   Synonymespresentlyshortlysoon