shortly

bientôt, sous peu

Après un court moment.

En anglais simple : After a short time.

• The bus will arrive shortly.
• She called shortly after lunch.
• We should hear the results shortly.

Synonymes : soon

Expressions courantes : arrive shortly, shortly after, shortly before

sèchement

D’une manière qui exprime de l’agacement et peu de gentillesse.

En anglais simple : In a way that sounds annoyed and unfriendly.

• “Leave me alone,” he said shortly.
• She answered shortly and closed the door.
• He replied more shortly than he intended.

Synonymes : curtly, sharply

Expressions courantes : reply shortly, say shortly, answer shortly

brièvement

En utilisant peu de mots.

En anglais simple : Using only a few words.

• He stated his purpose shortly.
• The idea can be expressed more shortly in verse.
• She described the journey shortly, leaving out most details.

Synonymes : briefly, concisely

Expressions courantes : express something shortly, state something shortly