juste ici
In French, "right here" is expressed as juste ici.
The phrase is used to point to a specific, exact location that is very close to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase juste ici is composed of the adverb juste meaning "just" or "exactly" and the adverb ici meaning "here".
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Ici même for formal situations or là in casual settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, adding même after ici or là is used to place extra emphasis.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the use of là at the end of a sentence often functions as a filler word similar to 'right' or 'you know' in English, regardless of whether a physical location is being pointed out.
- The word ici actually contains a hidden piece of the word 'behold' via the Late Latin ecce, which was originally used to draw attention to something.
- When pointing to a spot on a map, a French speaker might use juste là even if they are touching the map with their finger, because the map represents a distant place.
Examples in context
- Reste juste ici !Stay right here.This sentence is useful for telling someone to stay in a specific spot using juste ici.Tatoeba #3679648 by sacredceltic, translation #2250009 by CK
- Arrête juste ici !Stop right here.This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop in a specific spot using juste ici.Tatoeba #1850152 by sacredceltic, translation #1849363 by CK
- Je suis juste ici.I'm right here.This sentence is useful for stating your current location using juste ici.Tatoeba #1997512 by sacredceltic, translation #1891115 by CK
- Merci de vous asseoir juste ici.Thank you for sitting just here.
- Attends, je suis là.Wait, I'm right here.
- Attends ici, là-même.Wait right here.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon is helping Gabriel find a specific tool on a table.
- ManonRegarde, c'est juste ici.Look, it's right here.
- GabrielAh oui, je ne le voyais pas.Ah yes, I didn't see it.
- ManonPose le marteau juste ici, s'il te plaît.Put the hammer right here, please.
- GabrielC'est fait, merci Manon.It's done, thanks Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ici, juste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
