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    Jusqu'alors (en. Until then)

    /ʒyskaˈlɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a temporal continuity up to a specified moment.
    She had never traveled abroad until then.
    Elle n'avait jamais voyagé à l'étranger jusqu'alors.
    Used to mark a transition in a narrative.
    Until then, he believed that everything was fine.
    Jusqu'alors, il croyait que tout allait bien.
    Refers to an event or situation before a certain point in time.
    The situation had been calm until then.
    La situation était calme jusqu'alors.

    Etymology

    The word "jusqu'alors" is composed of 'jusqu'à' which means 'until' and 'alors' which refers to a past moment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    until then unknown
    Who was not known until that moment.
    jusqu'alors inconnu
    until then ignored
    Who was ignored until now.
    jusqu'alors ignore
    until then unthinkable
    Who was unimaginable before.
    jusqu'alors impensable

    Related Words

    until now
    Refers to the period from the past to the present.
    jusqu'à maintenant
    at that moment
    Indicates a specific moment in time.
    à ce moment-là

    Slang Meanings

    At that precise moment.
    Everything changed until then.
    Tout a changé jusqu'alors.