provisoire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- provisional adj Temporary and meant to be replaced later by something permanent.
- temporary adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
- tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
- transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.
- transitional adj Relating to or marking a period of change between two states.
- transitory adj Lasting only a short time; temporary.
Senses
provisoire is used for these senses in English:
- provisional Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
- provisory Temporary; pending something more permanent.
- temporary Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
- tentative Uncertain; subject to future change.
- transient Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
- transitional temporary; pending the implementation of something new
- transitory Lasting only a short time; temporary.
temporary — full definition
- adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
- noun Someone hired for a short, fixed period rather than as a permanent employee.