moment

/mɔ.mɑ̃/
1. General
nounmasculineSing

a very short period of time; an instant

Attends un moment, je termine ce message et je suis là.

Wait a moment, I'll finish this message and I'll be there.

Synonyms:instant, seconde
2. General
nounmasculineSing

an indefinite period of time; a while

Ça fait un moment que je ne l'ai pas vu.

It's been a while since I saw him.

Synonyms:bout de temps, période, un certain temps
3. General
nounmasculineSing

the right or appropriate time to do something; an opportunity

C'est le moment de partir si tu veux éviter les bouchons.

This is the right time to leave if you want to avoid the traffic jams.

Synonyms:occasion, temps propice, moment opportun
moment - French Definition & Examples