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présentement

currently, at present

adverb preh-zahn-tuh-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Présentement is standard in Canadian French (Quebec) as a neutral equivalent of 'currently', but in European French it sounds old-fashioned or regional — actuellement or en ce moment are preferred there. Learners targeting Quebec French will encounter présentement frequently in everyday speech and media.

Examples

"Il est présentement en réunion."

Natural Translation

He is currently in a meeting.

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