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a temporary trend or fashion that is popular for a short period and is quickly replaced by something else

mode éphémère, engouement

very fashionable at a specific time

à la mode

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

commencer, démarrer

to aim or move straight towards a specific target or objective, often with precision or accuracy

outdated and no longer considered in style or popular

dépassé, hors mode

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

devenir à la mode, prendre

to happen, often unexpectedly

se produire, arriver

to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

survenir, se produire

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

se tenir au courant, rester informé