fleeting (flit-ing)

adjective
/ˈfliː.tɪŋ/
éphémère (ephemere)

Signification

lasting for a very short time
lasting for only a short time; brief; transient
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Traduction de la signification
qui dure très peu de temps
qui dure tres peu de temps

Phrases d'exemple

She had a fleeting smile before she left.

Elle avait un sourire éphémère avant de partir.
Elle avait un sourire ephemere avant de partir.

The fleeting moment of happiness was soon replaced by sadness.

Le moment fugace de bonheur a été rapidement remplacé par la tristesse.
Le moment fugace de bonheur a été rapidement remplacé par la tristesse.

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

Le bonheur peut être éphémère, alors chérissez chaque moment.
Le bonheur peut etre ephemere, alors chérissez chaque moment.

Expressions d'exemple

fleeting moment
moment éphémère
moment ephemere

Synonymes

brief, short-lived, momentary, transient, temporary, transitory
Entrée 1
brief, short-lived, momentary, transient
Entrée 2
brief, temporary, short-lived, transient
Entrée 3
brief, momentary, transitory

Antonymes

enduring, lasting, permanent, eternal
Entrée 1
enduring, lasting, permanent
Entrée 2
permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal
Entrée 3
lasting, eternal, enduring

Collocations

fleeting glance, fleeting thought, fleeting opportunity, fleeting impression, fleeting moment, fleeting happiness
Entrée 1
fleeting glance, fleeting thought, fleeting opportunity, fleeting impression
Entrée 2
fleeting moment, fleeting glance, fleeting happiness

Vocabulaires connexes

Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.
Showing compassion or benevolence.
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Causing harm or damage; tending to obstruct or harm progress or development.