How is the word un instant translated from French to English

English translation
for an instant
phrase

Pendant un très court moment.

For a very short moment.

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  • Un instant, il a eu l'air effrayé. — For an instant, he looked frightened.

  • La lumière s'est éteinte un instant. — The lights went out for an instant.

  • Ferme les yeux un instant et écoute. — Close your eyes for an instant and listen.

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