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temporary

UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

Translations

temporarynoun
temporaries
pl
UK
/ˈtɛmpərəri/
US
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
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.
Synonyms
temp
temporary worker
temp worker
substitute
stand-in
fill-in
interim
locum
stopgap
replacement
short-term hire
provisional worker
contract worker
temporaryadjective
more temporary
Comp.
most temporary
Super.
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.
Synonyms
interim
transient
short-lived
provisional
fleeting
momentary
stopgap
brief
Antonyms
permanent

Definitions

temporarynoun
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.
temporaryadjective
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
The company hired temporary workers to handle the holiday rush.
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