Éphémère
Example: La beauté de ce moment éphémère restera gravée en mémoire.
Definition
"Éphémère" refers to something lasting for a very short time or temporary. For example, in the phrase "La beauté de ce moment éphémère restera gravée en mémoire," it describes the fleeting nature of beauty that leaves a lasting impression despite its brief existence.
Etymology
The word "éphémère" comes from the Greek word 'ephemeros,' meaning 'lasting only a day.' It entered French through Latin and retains the sense of something transient or short-lived, much like the insect called an mayfly, whose adult life spans just a day. Did you know? The original Greek roots literally mean 'upon the day.'
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"Éphémère" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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