The English word "moment" has several definitions and usages.
It is a fairly common word, yet it is difficult to describe or define.
The word "moment' primarily refers to or is related to 'time'.
- May I have a moment to think about my answer?
- I will be with you in a moment.
- This is a moment I shall never forget.
- A moment in time.
How would you describe or define the word 'moment' in your own words?
Just tell us your opinion - not a dictionary definition or simply use the word in a sentence that you make up.
Şule
Marcell (spend with those who I like to stay > spend with those I like to stay with (or be with))
Zi Abel
Andrew
Masry
Thank you all for your intelligent, thoughful interpretations of this hard-to-define word 'moment'.
I was pleasently surprised at some of your clever definitions, interpretations and comments.
Momentous
That is the very momentous time (moment) that British army marched into the capital city of France, Paris around 1945.
Momentary
Some of the momentary measures should be taken as soon as possible to stablize the status quo as the rebel declared they would conquer the city within days.
momentous, momentary
The two words are easily confusing English learners.
Lea
Your understanding is correct and your examples are also correct.
I believe the usage in French is the same as the usage in English.
