No. 3,045 in French

moment

A short duration of time.

In a sentence

Je vais réfléchir à votre demande pendant un moment.
I will think about your request for a moment.
The word 'moment' here indicates a short duration of time.
Le moment est venu de prendre une décision importante.
The moment has come to make an important decision.
In this sentence, 'moment' refers to a specific point in time when an action occurs.
Chaque moment que je passe avec ma famille est précieux.
Every moment I spend with my family is precious.
Here, 'moment' represents a component or instance of time highlighted for its significance.

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