one-night stand

• Rencontre sexuelle unique entre deux personnes sans attente de relation suivie ; utilisé aussi métaphoriquement pour désigner une performance ou un événement ponctuel.

A single sexual encounter between two people without any expectation of a continuing relationship; also used metaphorically to describe a one-time performance or event.

1. Brief sexual encounterC1informal

   A sexual relationship that lasts for only one night, typically with no expectation of further contact.

   aventure d'un soir

   • They met at a party and had a one-night stand.
   • She regretted the one-night stand the next morning.
   • He wasn't looking for a relationship, just a one-night stand.

2. Single performanceC1informal

   A performance (e.g., of a play, concert, or show) that takes place only once in a particular location.

   Représentation unique

   • The band's tour was just a one-night stand in this city.
   • The play was a one-night stand at the local theater.
   • They did a one-night stand in New York before moving on.