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instantanément

instantly

adverb an-stan-tah-NEH-mahn Rare

Also means

immediately

Usage Note

Instantanément is the adverb of instantané (instantaneous). It is used in both formal writing and everyday speech to emphasise immediacy. A shorter near-synonym is immédiatement, though instantanément stresses the near-zero time lapse more strongly. The noun un instantané can also mean a snapshot (photo).

Examples

"Elle a répondu instantanément à ma question."

Natural Translation

She answered my question instantly.

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