1. Éphémère. Concept transitoire.
2. Provisoire. Logement transitoire.
1. Lasting for a markedly brief time; SYN. fugitive, momentaneous, momentary.
2. Moving or passing by very swiftly.
ETYM Latin temporarius, from tempus, temporis, time: cf. French temporaire.
Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent.
ETYM Latin transiens, -entis, p. pr. of transire, transitum, to go or pass over. Related to Trance.
1. Passing quickly; of short duration; not permanent; transitory.
2. Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief.
3. Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent.
4. Fleeting.
ETYM Latin transitorius: cf. French transitoire. Related to Transient.
Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.