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temporal in French

temporal in French is temporel, temporaire — temporal means relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.

temporal in French

temporel
adj
(relational) Of or relating to the material world, as opposed to sacred or clerical.
temporaire
adj
(euphemistic) Lasting for a short time only.
temporel
adj
Of or relating to the sequence of time or to a particular time.
temporaire
adj
Of or relating to the sequence of time or to a particular time.

What does "temporal" mean?

  1. adj Relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.
    "The novel jumps around with a confusing temporal structure."
  2. adj Relating to worldly, everyday matters rather than spiritual or religious ones.
    "The bishop dealt with temporal affairs like property, leaving spiritual matters to others."
  3. adj Relating to the temples of the skull, the area beside the eyes.
    "The scan showed activity in the temporal lobe of the brain."

temporal in a sentence

  • The novel jumps around with a confusing temporal structure.
  • Grammar uses temporal markers like "yesterday" and "next week" to show when something happens.
  • The bishop dealt with temporal affairs like property, leaving spiritual matters to others.
  • The scan showed activity in the temporal lobe of the brain.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "temporal" in French?

"temporal" in French is temporel, temporaire. temporal means: Relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.

How do you use "temporal" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel jumps around with a confusing temporal structure." In French, "temporal" is temporel, temporaire.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "temporal": temporel, temporaire.

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