one-time

• Qualifie ce qui se produit ou n'existe qu'une seule fois, ou qui est conçu pour un usage ou une occasion unique.

Describes something that happened or existed only once, or that is intended for a single use or occasion.

1. Former or previousB2formal

   Belonging to a previous time; that someone or something was in the past.

   ancien, d'autrefois

   • He is a one-time champion of the tournament.
   • The one-time mayor now works as a consultant.
   • She visited her one-time home in the countryside.

   Synonymeserstwhileformeroldpastpreviouspriorquondamsometime

2. Single occurrenceB1formal

   Happening or done only once.

   unique

   • This is a one-time offer, so don't miss it.
   • They made a one-time payment to settle the debt.
   • The event was a one-time celebration for the anniversary.

   Synonymesindividualisolatedloneone shotone-offsinglesolesolitaryunique

   Antonymesfrequenthabitualrecurringregularrepeated