Jusqu'à (en. Until)

/ʒys.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates the extension of an action or phenomenon up to a certain point.
We will go until the beach.
Nous irons jusqu'à la plage.
Expresses a time limit.
He will work until six o'clock.
Il travaillera jusqu'à six heures.
Indicates a condition or restriction.
I will come until you are ready.
Je viendrai jusqu'à ce que tu sois prêt.

Etymology

The word 'jusqu'à' comes from the Latin 'usque ad', meaning 'until'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

until
Indicates a condition that lasts until a certain moment.
jusqu'à ce que
until now
Indicates a time extending up to the present.
jusqu'à maintenant
until further notice
Indicates a temporary situation until something changes.
jusqu'à nouvel ordre

Related Words

up to
Conjunction or adverb also meaning 'until'.
jusque
appointment
Scheduled event in time, often used with 'until'.
rendez-vous
limit
Point or area where something stops.
limite

Slang Meanings

Until death
I will support you until death.
Je te soutiendrai jusqu'à la mort.
Until no more
We ate until we couldn't eat anymore at the restaurant.
On a mangé jusqu'à plus soif au restaurant.