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    Jusque (en. Until)

    /ʒys.k/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Up to a certain point or place.
    He went all the way to my house.
    Il est allé jusque chez moi.
    Until a certain moment.
    We waited until three o'clock.
    Nous avons attendu jusque trois heures.
    Indicates an extension in time or space.
    She traveled as far as Paris.
    Elle a voyagé jusque Paris.

    Etymology

    Of ancient origin, derived from Latin 'jusque'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    until then
    until that moment
    jusque-là
    even into
    until inside
    jusque dans
    even under
    until below
    jusque sous

    Related Words

    until
    Indicates a limit or maximum.
    jusqu'à
    up to the
    To indicate a limit in time or space.
    jusqu'au
    until in
    To signify a limit up to a destination.
    jusqu'en

    Slang Meanings

    To express an extremity.
    He did that up until then, it was crazy!
    Il a fait ça jusque là, c'était fou !
    Used to emphasize a statement.
    That's just where I wanted to go with this.
    C'est juste jusque là que je voulais en venir.