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• Adverbe signifiant « à l'heure actuelle » ou « immédiatement ». C'est l'un des adverbes temporels les plus courants en anglais, utilisé pour désigner le moment présent ou pour introduire une nouvelle idée dans la conversation.

An adverb meaning 'at the present time' or 'immediately.' It is one of the most common time adverbs in English, used to indicate the current moment or to introduce a new point in discourse.

1. At the present timeA1formal

   At the current moment or time period.

   maintenant

   • I am busy now.
   • Now is the best time to start.
   • She is living in Paris now.

   Synonymesat presentcurrentlynowadayspresently

   Antonymesthen

2. ImmediatelyA1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   immédiatement

   • Do it now!
   • Come here now.
   • I need your answer now.

   Synonymesforthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyprontoright awaystraightaway

3. Used to introduce a statementB1formal

   Used to draw attention to a particular point or to change the subject.

   Adverbe servant à introduire une remarque ou à changer de sujet

   • Now, let's consider the next point.
   • Now, about your question...
   • Now, that's an interesting idea.

   Synonymeslooksothenwell

• Moment présent, temps actuel, ce qui se passe directement maintenant.

The present time or moment, especially as distinct from the past or future; the immediate current situation.

indénombrable

1. The present moment or current time.B1formal

   The exact point or period in time that is occurring at the moment of speaking, as distinct from the past or future; the immediate present.

   le moment présent

   • Now is the perfect time to start a new project.
   • She always lives in the now and doesn't worry about tomorrow.
   • The now of the story is set in a dystopian future.
   • Up until now, we've never faced such a challenge.
   • He decided to enjoy the now instead of stressing about the past.

   Synonymeshere and nowmomentpresenttoday