How to Say ‘Lately’ in French
En ce moment
ahn suh moh-mahn
[ahn suh moh-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "at this moment," but often used like "currently" or "lately," depending on context.
🇫🇷 In France: A very everyday phrase in French—useful for talking about how things have been recently.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ahn]
in; at; while
Common preposition; in 'en ce moment,' it helps form the expression meaning 'at the moment.'
En ce moment, je travaille beaucoup.
At the moment, I am working a lot.
ce
[suh]
this; that
Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'; here used in the expression 'ce moment.'
En ce moment, tout change vite.
At the moment, everything is changing quickly.
moment
[moh-mahn]
moment; time
A point in time; often used in time expressions.
En ce moment, elle est occupée.
At the moment, she is busy.
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