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    Dès (en. Of the)

    [dɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a starting point in time.
    Starting tomorrow, we will begin the project.
    Dès demain, nous commencerons le projet.
    Indicates the beginning of a condition.
    As soon as I arrive, I will call you.
    Dès que j'arriverai, je te téléphonerai.
    Indicates a certain span or moment.
    He is there from morning until night.
    Il est là dès le matin jusqu'au soir.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'de' and the old word 'ses', meaning 'from' or 'starting from'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    from the beginning
    From the start.
    dès le début
    as soon as possible
    As soon as it can be done.
    dès que possible
    from today
    From this day.
    dès aujourd'hui
    from now on
    Immediately.
    dès maintenant

    Related Words

    since
    Indicates a duration starting from a moment in the past.
    depuis
    before
    Indicates an earlier moment in relation to another.
    avant
    after
    Indicates a later moment in relation to another.
    après

    Slang Meanings

    As soon as possible, often abbreviated as 'ASAP'.
    I will do it for you as soon as possible, ASAP!
    Je te le ferai dès que possible, DQP !
    As soon as I have time, used to signify a vague delay.
    I will send you the document as soon as I have time.
    Je t'enverrai le document, dès que j'ai le temps.