How to Say “By This Time” in French

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à ce stade
The English phrase "by this time" can be translated into French as à ce stade.
à ce stade is used to refer to a specific point reached within a process or a period of development.

Did you know?

  • While à ce stade describes a point in a process, the word stade is also the standard French word for a sports stadium.
  • The word stade originally referred to a specific unit of distance in Ancient Greece, used to describe the length of a stadium.
  • In French sports commentary, à ce stade is frequently used to describe the progress of a tournament rather than a physical location.

Examples in context

  • À ce stade, le projet est presque terminé.
    By this time, the project is almost finished.
  • Nous ne pouvons plus rien changer à ce stade.
    We can no longer change anything at this stage.

Example conversation

Hugo and Emma are discussing a work project.

  1. Hugo

    Où en est le rapport, Emma ?
    Where is the report at, Emma?
  2. Emma

    J'ai fini la première partie à ce stade.
    I have finished the first part by this time.
  3. Hugo

    C'est un bon début, merci.
    That is a good start, thank you.
  4. Emma

    Je continue le reste demain.
    I will continue the rest tomorrow.

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