juste au coin de la rue
The English phrase 'just around the corner' is translated into French as juste au coin de la rue.
This phrase is used to describe a place that is very close by, typically located just past a street corner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase juste au coin de la rue literally translates to 'just at the corner of the street'.
Which one should you use?
You can omit juste to say au coin de la rue if you do not wish to emphasize the immediate proximity of the location.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing a location at a corner, use the preposition au (at the) rather than dans (in).
Did you know?
- The word rue for 'street' comes from the Latin word for a 'wrinkle', originally referring to the folds in a garment.
- The word rue for 'street' has a homonym in French that means 'rue', the medicinal herb also known as 'pepperweed'.
- While coin refers to a corner, it is also used in French to describe a 'nook' or a cozy 'spot' in a house.
Examples in context
- C'est juste au coin de la rue.It's just around the corner.This sentence is useful for stating that something is just around the corner using juste au coin de la rue.Tatoeba #11201785 by Aiji, translation #52272 by autuno
- L'hôtel de ville est juste au coin de la rue.The city hall is just around the corner.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of the city hall using juste au coin de la rue.Tatoeba #444905 by gamma, translation #246195 by CK
- Le restaurant est à deux pas du théâtre.The restaurant is just around the corner from the theater.
- Le magasin est à deux pas de l'église.The store is very close to the church.
- La boulangerie est juste au coin de la rue.The bakery is just around the corner.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are looking for a pharmacy in the city.
- ChloéEst-ce que la pharmacie est loin ?Is the pharmacy far away?
- GabrielNon, elle est juste au coin de la rue.No, it is just around the corner.
- ChloéAh, c'est très pratique pour toi.Ah, that is very convenient for you.
- GabrielOui, je peux y aller rapidement.Yes, I can go there quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coin, de, juste, la, rue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
