shortly

• Adverbe signifiant 'dans peu de temps' ou 'bientôt'. Peut aussi signifier 'en peu de mots' ou 'brièvement', comme dans 'pour faire court'.

An adverb meaning 'in a short time' or 'soon.' It can also mean 'in a few words' or 'briefly,' as in 'to put it shortly.'

1. A2formal

   In a short time; soon.

   Bientôt (dans peu de temps)

   • The meeting will begin shortly.
   • She will arrive shortly after lunch.
   • We will announce the results shortly.

   Synonymesbefore longby and bymomentarilypresentlysoon

2. BrieflyB1formal

   In a few words; without taking much time.

   En bref

   • He spoke shortly about his plans for the future.
   • She answered the question shortly and clearly.
   • The manager explained the policy shortly.

   Synonymesbrieflyconciselyin shortsuccinctly

   Antonymeslengthilyprotractedlyverbosely