split-second

ˈsplɪtˌsɛkənd
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Translation of split-second into French

Adjective

1.

urgency

requiring immediate and quick action
  • The split-second response saved the day.La réponse instantanée a sauvé la situation.
2.

instant

happening in an extremely short time
  • The split-second decision saved her life.La décision instantanée lui a sauvé la vie.
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Expressions with split-second: examples in English and translations in French

décision instantanée
décision en une fraction de seconde
In the game, her split-second decision led to a winning goal.

Synonyms and analogies of split-second in English

Examples of split-second in a sentence

  • The split-second timing was crucial for success.
  • The split-second reaction prevented an accident.
  • Her split-second reflexes were impressive.

Translations of "split-second" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
fraction de secondenf.

The pilot had only a split-second to respond to the warning light.

Le pilote n'avait qu'une fraction de seconde pour réagir au voyant lumineux.

You have a split-second to react after the trigger is pulled.

Vous avez une fraction de seconde pour réagir après la gâchette.

In a split-second, the storm transformed the sunny day into chaos.

En une fraction de seconde, la tempête a transformé la journée ensoleillée en chaos.

In a split-second, I decided to turn left instead of right.

En une fraction de seconde, j'ai décidé de tourner à gauche au lieu de droite.

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Other translations for split-second:

  • instantanée

split-second: Examples and translations in context

In emergencies, firefighters often trust their gut to make split-second decisions.

En urgence, les pompiers suivent souvent leur instinct pour décider en une fraction de seconde.

He relies on his turbocharged instincts when making split-second decisions.

Il compte sur son instinct aiguisé pour prendre des décisions en une fraction de seconde.

A split-second distraction can lead to a serious accident on the road.

Une distraction d'une fraction de seconde peut entraîner un accident grave sur la route.

Her split-second assessment of the situation proved to be remarkably accurate.

Son évaluation en une fraction de seconde de la situation s'est avérée remarquablement précise.

A split-second hesitation can make or break an important opportunity.

Une hésitation d'une fraction de seconde peut faire que vous manquez une opportunité importante.

The film's climax is a split-second moment filled with tension and suspense.

Le point culminant du film est un moment de tension et de suspense en une fraction de seconde.

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