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• Qui agit ou réagit rapidement, sans délai ; fait immédiatement ou sans tarder.

Describes someone or something that is quick to act or respond; done without delay.

1. Done without delayB1formal

   Carried out or completed quickly and without hesitation.

   rapide, sans délai

   • She gave a prompt reply to the email.
   • The ambulance arrived prompt to the accident scene.
   • Prompt payment is required to avoid late fees.

   Synonymesexpeditiousimmediatepunctualquickrapidspeedyswifttimely

   Antonymesdelayedslowsluggishtardy

2. On timeB1formal

   Arriving or happening at the scheduled time; punctual.

   ponctuel

   • He is always prompt for meetings.
   • The train was prompt, leaving exactly at 8:00 AM.
   • Prompt attendance is expected at all sessions.

   Synonymeson timepunctualtimely

   Antonymesbehinddelayedoverduetardy

• Nom désignant une invite, une instruction ou un stimulus donné pour déclencher ou encourager une réponse ou une action, souvent utilisé en informatique, au théâtre ou dans l'éducation.

A noun referring to a cue, instruction, or stimulus given to initiate or encourage a response or action, often used in computing, theater, or education.

1. Reminder or cueB1formal

   A word, phrase, or action that reminds or encourages someone to do something.

   Incitation, rappel

   • The teacher gave a prompt to help the student remember the answer.
   • He used a written prompt to start his speech.
   • The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt from the stage manager.

   Synonymescuehintnudgereminderstimulus

2. Computer promptB1formalIT

   A symbol or message on a computer screen indicating that the system is ready to receive input.

   Invite de commande

   • Type your command after the prompt appears.
   • The system displayed a prompt asking for the password.
   • Wait for the prompt before entering the next instruction.

   Synonymescommand prompt

3. Writing promptB2informal

   A topic or question given to inspire or guide writing.

   Sujet d'écriture

   • The essay prompt asked students to discuss climate change.
   • She used a creative writing prompt to start her story.
   • The prompt for the assignment was to describe a memorable event.

   Synonymessuggestionthemewriting assignment

• Verbe désignant l'action de pousser ou d'encourager quelqu'un à agir, ou de fournir une indication ou un stimulus pour amener une réponse.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing or encouraging someone to take action, or of providing a cue or stimulus for a response.

1. Cause or incite actionB2formal

   To cause someone to take a particular action or to do something.

   Pousser à agir

   • The emergency prompted an immediate evacuation.
   • His curiosity prompted him to ask more questions.
   • The criticism prompted her to improve her work.

   Synonymeselicitencourageimpelinciteinducemotivateprodprovokespurstimulatetriggerurge

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

2. Assist with wordsB2formal

   To help someone remember what to say or do by giving a cue or suggestion.

   souffler (un texte à quelqu'un)

   • The teacher prompted the student when he forgot the answer.
   • She prompted him to continue his story.
   • The actor was prompted by the director during rehearsal.

   Synonymescuefeedjogremindsuggest