temporary

UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
temporarynoun
temporaries
pl
UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
Translations
intérimaireSe dit d'une personne employée pour une durée limitée.
The company hired a temporary to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
L'entreprise a embauché un intérimaire pour remplacer la réceptionniste pendant son congé maternité.
Additional translations
provisoireEmploi substantivé rare pour désigner quelque chose de temporaire ou de remplacement.
Definitions
A person employed on a short-term basis, often referred to as a 'temp'.
The company hired a temporary to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
Something intended to last or be used only for a short time; a temporary measure or substitute.
The tents were only a temporary until the new dormitories were finished.
Synonyms
temporary worker
temp worker
short-term hire
provisional worker
contract worker
temporaryadjective
more temporary
Comp.
most temporary
Super.
Translations
The company hired temporary workers to handle the holiday rush.
L'entreprise a embauché des travailleurs temporaires pour faire face à l'afflux des fêtes.
Definitions
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
The company hired temporary workers to handle the holiday rush.