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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrief Encounter
/briːf ɪnˈkaʊntər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A short, unexpected meeting or interaction, often with emotional significance.
"Their brief encounter at the café left a lasting impression on both of them." - 2
A fleeting moment of connection between individuals, typically characterized by intensity despite its short duration.
"The brief encounter during the conference sparked a deep conversation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brief' originates from the Latin 'brevis', meaning short, while 'encounter' comes from the Latin 'incontra', meaning to meet. The phrase evolved in English to describe a short, often unexpected meeting, particularly in romantic contexts, gaining popularity in the 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brief Encounter" is said worldwide
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Rencontre brève
Transliteration: Rãkãtr brèv
"Leur rencontre brève a laissé une impression durable."
Kurze Begegnung
Transliteration: Kurze Begegnung
"Ihre kurze Begegnung hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck."
Incontro breve
Transliteration: Incontro breve
"Il loro incontro breve ha avuto un grande impatto."
Encuentro breve
Transliteration: Enkuentro breve
"Su encuentro breve dejó una impresión duradera."
Encontro breve
Transliteration: Encontro breve
"O encontro breve deixou uma marca profunda."
संक्षिप्त मुलाकात
Transliteration: Sankshipt mulaqat
"उनकी संक्षिप्त मुलाकात ने गहरा प्रभाव छोड़ा।"
短暂的相遇
Transliteration: Duǎnzàn de xiāngyù
"他们的短暂的相遇留下了深刻的印象。"
짧은 만남
Transliteration: Jjalbeun mannam
"그들의 짧은 만남은 깊은 인상을 남겼다."
短い出会い
Transliteration: Mijikai deai
"彼らの短い出会いは深い印象を残した。"
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