temporary in French
temporary in French is temporaire, provisoire, intérimaire — temporary means lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
temporary in French
temporaire
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
provisoire
Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
intérimaire
One serving for a limited time; a short-term employee, especially in an office.
What does "temporary" mean?
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adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
"They found temporary housing after the flood."
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noun Someone hired for a short, fixed period rather than as a permanent employee.
"The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays."
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temporary in a sentence
- They found temporary housing after the flood.
- It was only meant to be a temporary fix until we could afford a proper repair.
- The agency sent over a temporary to cover reception during the holidays.
- The company hired a temporary to cover the busy period in December.
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What is "temporary" in French?
"temporary" in French is temporaire, provisoire, intérimaire. temporary means: Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
How do you use "temporary" in a sentence?
Example: "They found temporary housing after the flood." In French, "temporary" is temporaire, provisoire, intérimaire.
Are there other ways to say "temporary" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "temporary": temporaire, provisoire, intérimaire.
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