Jusqu'où (en. How far)

/ʒys.k‿u/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Expression used to ask how far or until when something occurs.
How far are you willing to go to succeed?
Jusqu'où es-tu prêt à aller pour réussir ?
Used to mark an uncertain limit.
How far can the authorities intervene?
Jusqu'où les autorités peuvent-elles intervenir ?
Serves to express a maximum range.
How far can we trust this man?
Jusqu'où peut-on faire confiance à cet homme ?

Etymology

The phrase 'jusqu'où' combines the word 'jusqu', which means 'to', and the interrogative pronoun 'où', indicating a destination or a limit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

How far is this going to go?
Inquiry about the scope or consequences of a situation.
jusqu'où cela va-t-il aller ?
How far will you go?
Question about a person's determination.
jusqu'où iras-tu ?
How far is the horizon?
Philosophical reflection on the limits of perception.
jusqu'où se trouve l'horizon ?

Related Words

until
Indicates the limit of a space or time.
jusqu'à
where
Interrogative denoting a place or position.
distance
Measure of the gap between two points.
distance

Slang Meanings

Informally used to evoke an extreme situation.
How far are you going with this attitude?
Jusqu'où tu vas avec cette attitude ?
Expresses doubt about intentions.
How far does he intend to go with his lies?
Jusqu'où il compte aller avec ses mensonges ?