Justement (en. Exactly)

/ʒystəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

Used to indicate that something is just at the right moment or with accuracy.

Just exactly, I was thinking of you.

Justement, je pensais à toi.

To mark a precision or validation of a statement.

That’s exactly what I meant to say.

C'est justement ce que je voulais dire.

Used to confirm an obligation or necessity.

You really have to come tomorrow.

Il faut justement que tu viennes demain.

From Latin 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'exact'.

Just at the right moment

Indicates that something happens at an ideal moment.

justement au bon moment

Exactly what I was looking for

Used to express that something is exactly what was needed.

justement ce que je cherchais

Just like that

To validate a specific way or process.

justement comme ça

Just in time

Indicates that an action was completed just before a deadline.

justement à temps

Just

Which means without error, exact.

juste

Exact

Which perfectly corresponds to a reality, without approximations.

exact

Precise

Which is defined with accuracy.

précis

Exactly

That's right, that's it.

C'est juste, c'est ça.

It's clear

Yes, exactly, I understand now.

Oui, justement, je comprends maintenant.