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    Sitôt (en. Soon)

    /si.tɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates an immediate action or one that occurs in a very short period of time.
    I will do it as soon as I finish.
    Je vais le faire sitôt que j'aurai terminé.
    Expresses a certain urgency to act.
    She asked me to respond as soon as possible.
    Elle m'a demandé de répondre sitôt que possible.
    Means that something must happen soon.
    The train will depart as soon as all the passengers are on board.
    Le train partira sitôt que tous les passagers sont à bord.

    Etymology

    Of ancient origin, the word 'sitôt' comes from the Latin 'cito'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as soon as said, as soon as done
    Once something is said, it must be done immediately.
    sitôt dit, sitôt fait
    early in the morning
    Early in the morning, often used to talk about an early rising.
    sitôt au matin

    Related Words

    decidedly
    Indicates an assertion or fact that occurs.
    décidément
    immediate
    That occurs without delay.
    immédiat
    speed
    State of happening quickly.
    rapidité

    Slang Meanings

    Right away
    Do this soon, it's urgent!
    Fais ça sitôt, c'est urgent!
    At the moment
    I'll be back soon, don't worry.
    Je reviens sitôt, ne t'inquiète pas.