presently

• Adverbe ayant deux sens principaux : (1) en anglais britannique, il signifie 'bientôt' ou 'dans un proche avenir' ; (2) en anglais américain, il signifie plus souvent 'actuellement' ou 'en ce moment'. L'usage britannique est plus traditionnel, tandis que l'usage américain devient de plus en plus répandu dans le monde.

An adverb with two primary meanings: (1) in British English, it means 'soon' or 'in a short while'; (2) in American English, it more commonly means 'at the present time' or 'currently.' The British usage is more traditional, while the American usage has become increasingly common globally.

1. Soon or shortlyB2formalbritish

   In a short time; before long.

   bientôt, sous peu

   • The doctor will be with you presently.
   • Presently, the sun began to set over the horizon.
   • She will arrive presently, so please wait.

   Synonymesbefore longby and byshortlysoon

   Antonymeseventuallysubsequently

2. Now or at the present timeB2formalamerican

   At the current moment; currently.

   actuellement

   • Presently, the company is expanding its operations overseas.
   • He is presently working on a new novel.
   • The situation is presently under control.

   Synonymesat presentcurrentlynownowadaystoday

   Antonymeseventuallyfinallysubsequentlythen