momentum

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    The quantity of motion of a moving body, mass times velocity; figurative force or impetus.
    fr: quantité de mouvement; élan
  2. noun
    A brief period of time; a specific point in time.
    fr: moment; instant

examples

  1. The car gained momentum.

    La voiture a pris de l'élan.

  2. At that moment, he realized.

    À ce moment, il s'est rendu compte.