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justement

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French

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Etymology

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    From juste +‎ -ment.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ʒys.tə.mɑ̃/
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    Adverb

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    justement

    1. precisely, exactly; accurately
      Regardez de près ce qui s'est passé dans ces dernières années : presque tout le monde a fait justement ce qu'il fallait le moins faire. 1920, Mercure de France, t. 142 (translation) Qu'est-ce que le bolchévisme ?
      Look recently at what has happened over the last [few] years: almost everybody's done just what they shouldn't [have]
    2. just (moments ago, recently), just then
      Vous arrivez justement à l’heure qu’il faut.
      You've arrived just in time.
    3. actually, at that very moment
      Tu as oublié ton billet? Justement, j'ai un nouveau billet pour toi.
      You've forgotten your ticket? Actually, I have a spare ticket for you.
    4. rightly, justly; fairly

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