What is 'instant' called in English?

'instant' in English is called "Instant". Instant refers to: Un instant désigne un moment précis dans le temps, souvent très bref.

How do you pronounce 'Instant' and 'instant'?

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What is an example sentence for Instant in French?

English: "For an instant, I thought I saw someone in the dark." | French: "Pendant un instant, j'ai cru voir quelqu'un dans le noir."

noun · adjective

English to French Dictionary

instant Meaning in French (instant signification en français)

nouninstant

adjectiveinstantané

Synonymes:momentsecondejiffy

instant in English:instant

Phonetic:ɛ̃stɑ̃

Plural: instants

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de instant en français est instant, instantané. (Un instant désigne un moment précis dans le temps, souvent très bref.)

Definitions of Instant

1
noun
instant
An instant refers to a precise moment in time, often a very brief one.
Un instant désigne un moment précis dans le temps, souvent très bref.
2
adjective
instantané
Something described as instant happens or is available without any delay.
Quelque chose décrit comme instantané se produit ou est disponible sans aucun délai.

Example Sentences

casual

“For an instant, I thought I saw someone in the dark.”

Pendant un instant, j'ai cru voir quelqu'un dans le noir.

casual

“The coffee is instant, so it's quick to prepare.”

Le café est instantané, donc il est rapide à préparer.

casual

“He recognized her the instant she walked in.”

Il l'a reconnue à l'instant où elle est entrée.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

momentsecondejiffy

In English:

moment second flash jiffy

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

éternitélongueur

In English:

eternity age

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveinstantaneous

adverbinstantly

adverbinstantaneously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in an instantexpression

Very quickly or immediately.

instant replaycollocation

A television replay of an action immediately after it has happened, especially in sports.

instant gratificationcollocation

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay.