en ce moment

Il pleut souvent en ce moment.
It is raining often these days.
Le musée présente une exposition en ce moment.
The museum has an exhibition on right now.
Je travaille beaucoup en ce moment.
I’m working a lot at the moment.
Elle n’est pas à la maison en ce moment.
She isn’t home right now.
Nous cherchons un appartement en ce moment.
We are looking for an apartment at present.

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à présent

Je travaille beaucoup en ce moment.
I’m working a lot at the moment.
Elle n’est pas à la maison en ce moment.
She isn’t home right now.
Il pleut souvent en ce moment.
It is raining often these days.
Nous cherchons un appartement en ce moment.
We are looking for an apartment at present.
Le musée présente une exposition en ce moment.
The museum has an exhibition on right now.

à présent

A transparent combination of en, “in”, ce, “this”, and moment, “moment”.

What does en ce moment mean?

“At the moment” or “currently.”

Can it mean a longer current period?

Yes. It can mean “these days,” not only this second.

Does it refer to the past?

Normally no. It points to the present.

How is it different from à ce moment-là?

À ce moment-là means “at that time,” often in a story.

Is it written as three words?

Yes: en ce moment.

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