How to Say ‘At the moment’ in French
En ce moment
ahn suh moh-MAHN
[ahn suh moh-MAHN]
💬 Usage Tip: A handy time expression meaning 'right now' or 'currently.' Very common in everyday French.
🇫🇷 In France: This phrase softens school feedback by focusing on the present moment, not the child's whole identity.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ahn]
in; at
A preposition used in many time expressions.
En ce moment, Lucas lit beaucoup.
At the moment, Lucas reads a lot.
ce
[suh]
this
Demonstrative adjective meaning this.
Ce livre est intéressant.
This book is interesting.
moment
[moh-MAHN]
moment; time
A noun meaning moment or point in time.
Le moment est bien choisi.
The moment is well chosen.
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