prompter

• 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 personne qui aide un acteur ou un orateur en lui soufflant discrètement les mots oubliés, ou un dispositif (téléprompteur) qui affiche le texte à lire.

A noun referring to a person who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech, or a device that displays words for people to read.

1. Theater assistantB2formalart

   A person who helps actors remember their lines during a performance, usually by whispering or signaling from offstage.

   Souffleur de théâtre

   • The prompter whispered the forgotten line to the actor.
   • During the play, the prompter was hidden in a box at the side of the stage.
   • The director relied on the prompter to keep the performance flowing smoothly.

2. Display deviceB2formalIT

   A device, such as a teleprompter, that shows text for a speaker to read while appearing to speak naturally.

   téléprompteur

   • The news anchor read from a prompter during the broadcast.
   • The politician used a prompter to deliver his speech without notes.
   • Modern prompters are often integrated into cameras for live events.

   Synonymesautocueteleprompter