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fleeting in French

fleeting in French is fugace, passagère, éphémère — fleeting means lasting only a very short time; passing quickly.

fleeting in French

fugace
adj
Passing quickly; of short duration.
passagère
adj
Passing quickly; of short duration.
éphémère
adj
Passing quickly; of short duration.

What does "fleeting" mean?

  1. adj Lasting only a very short time; passing quickly.
    "She caught a fleeting glimpse of him through the crowd."

fleeting in a sentence

  • She caught a fleeting glimpse of him through the crowd.
  • Fame like that is often fleeting.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fleeting" in French?

"fleeting" in French is fugace, passagère, éphémère. fleeting means: Lasting only a very short time; passing quickly.

How do you use "fleeting" in a sentence?

Example: "She caught a fleeting glimpse of him through the crowd." In French, "fleeting" is fugace, passagère, éphémère.

Are there other ways to say "fleeting" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "fleeting": fugace, passagère, éphémère.

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