Juste (en. Just)

/yst/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is accurate, correct.
That's just what I thought.
C'est juste ce que je pensais.
Which is fair, morally acceptable.
It's a fair decision.
C'est une décision juste.
Barely sufficient.
He is just strong enough to lift this weight.
Il est juste assez fort pour soulever ce poids.

Etymology

The word 'just' comes from the Latin 'justus', which means 'right' or 'fair'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just in time
To arrive or do something at the right moment.
juste à temps
just a moment
To ask for a short break.
juste un instant
just like that
Without any particular reason.
juste comme ça

Related Words

Justness
Quality of being just.
justesse
Justifiable
Which can be justified.
justifiable
Justice
Principle of giving everyone what they are due.
justice

Slang Meanings

Simply.
It's just incredible what just happened!
C'est juste incroyable ce qui vient de se passer !
Really.
It's just the best movie I've ever seen.
C'est juste le meilleur film que j'ai jamais vu.