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effet immédiat
/ɛ.fɛ ɪ.mɛ.djat/
immediate effect
Ce médicament a un effet immédiat.
This medication has an immediate effect.
general
An effect or result that occurs right away, without delay.
Le vaccin produit un effet immédiat contre le virus.
The vaccine produces an immediate effect against the virus.
L'effet immédiat de la pluie fut de nettoyer les rues.
The immediate effect of the rain was to clean the streets.
Often used in medical, scientific, or technical contexts to describe rapid results.
Collocations
avoir un effet immédiatto have an immediate effectproduire un effet immédiatto produce an immediate effect
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Medical Context
In medical contexts, 'effet immédiat' often refers to the rapid action of a drug or treatment.
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Precision
Use 'effet immédiat' when describing a result that occurs without delay, not for gradual or long-term effects.
Word Origin
From 'effet' (effect) + 'immédiat' (immediate), combining two French words to describe a rapid outcome.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts to describe rapid results or reactions.
Word Breakdown
effet
effect
rootimmédiat
immediate
rootDictionnaire Français-Anglais