Meaning
moment, juncture
- a particular moment or situation, often difficult
- a critical phase in events
In a sentence
In questo frangente serve calma.
In this situation, calm is needed.
Come hai reagito in quel frangente?
How did you react at that moment?
Non era un frangente facile per nessuno.
It was not an easy moment for anyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| frangente | masculine · singular |
| frangenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in formal Italian: in questo frangente = at this moment/in this situation.
- More specific and formal than momento.
- Usually singular when referring to a situation.