sooner

• Adverbe signifiant « dans un court laps de temps » ou « sous peu ». Il indique qu'un événement va se produire dans un avenir proche.

An adverb meaning "in a short time" or "before long." It is used to indicate that an event will happen in the near future.

1. In a short timeA1formal

   After a short period of time; in the near future.

   bientôt

   • She will arrive soon.
   • The meeting will start soon.
   • I hope to hear from you soon.

   Synonymesanonbefore longmomentarilypresentlyshortly

   Antonymeseventuallyultimately

2. Early or quicklyA2formal

   Used to indicate that something happens earlier than expected or quickly.

   Bientôt, rapidement (plus tôt que prévu)

   • He finished his homework soon after dinner.
   • The news spread soon across the town.
   • She realized her mistake soon enough.

   Synonymesbefore longbetimesearlypresentlypromptlyquicklyshortly

   Antonymesbelatedlyslowly

• Nom désignant une personne qui s'est installée sur des terres avant leur ouverture légale à la colonisation, en particulier en Oklahoma, parfois de manière illégale ou en tant que squatteur.

A noun referring to a person who settles on land in the early days of a territory, especially in Oklahoma, before the official opening for settlement.

1. A person who settles earlyC1formalamerican

   A person who settles in a new territory or region earlier than others.

   pionnier

   • The sooners were among the first to claim land during the Oklahoma Land Rush.
   • Many sooners faced legal challenges for entering the territory before the official opening.
   • The history of the sooners is a fascinating part of American frontier lore.

   Synonymescolonistfrontiersmanhomesteaderpioneer