What does éphémère in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word éphémère in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use éphémère in French.

The word éphémère in French means short-lived, short-lived, fleeting, mayfly, pop-up. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word éphémère

short-lived

adjectif (qui ne vit qu'un jour)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce sont des fleurs éphémères.
They are short-lived flowers.

short-lived, fleeting

adjectif (de courte durée)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sa présidence fut éphémère.
His presidency was short-lived.

mayfly

(insecte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'éphémère ne vit souvent qu'une journée, maximum trois.
Mayflies often only live for one day, three at most.

pop-up

adjectif (magasin... : ouvert très peu de temps) (shop, store)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'ai entendu parler d'une boutique éphémère dans le 18e : ça te dit d'y faire un tour ?
I've heard there is a pop-up shop in the 18th arrondissement; do you fancy going for a look around?

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