How to Say “Very Soon” in French

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très bientôt
The English phrase "very soon" is translated into French as très bientôt.
très bientôt is used to describe something that will happen in a short amount of time. If you want to indicate upcoming events or releases, the formal term prochainement (coming soon) is often used instead. Other formal ways to express a similar sense of immediacy are sous peu and d'ici peu, both of which mean "in a short while."

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of très (very) and bientôt (soon).

Which one should you use?

While très bientôt means "very soon", the single word bientôt is used for a general "soon" without the added emphasis of immediacy.

How does it change in a sentence?

To say "see you very soon" when saying goodbye, add the preposition à to the front of the phrase to get à très bientôt.

Did you know?

  • The word très shares a common ancestor with the English prefix 'trans-' and comes from a root meaning 'through' or 'over'.
  • The French phrase sous peu is a more formal alternative to très bientôt and literally translates to 'under little'.
  • In a professional or administrative context, d'ici peu is often used instead of très bientôt to describe a deadline or expected arrival.

Examples in context

  • Il ira bien très bientôt.
    He will get well very soon.
    This sentence shows how to use très bientôt to describe someone recovering.
    Tatoeba #130939 by dominiko, translation #290210 by CH
  • Au revoir, à très bientôt !
    Goodbye, see you very soon!
    This sentence uses très bientôt as part of a common way to say goodbye.
    Tatoeba #1531838 by martin9, translation #1532023 by LittleBoy
  • Ça pourrait arriver très bientôt.
    It could happen very soon.
    This sentence demonstrates how très bientôt can be used to describe an event that might happen.
    Tatoeba #11242262 by lbdx, translation #9828097 by CK
  • Nous vous répondrons très bientôt
    We will respond to you very soon
  • Votre demande sera traitée sous peu
    Your request will be processed shortly
  • Vous recevrez une réponse d'ici peu
    You will receive a response shortly
  • J'arrive tout de suite
    I'm coming right away
  • J'arrive dans un instant
    I'm coming in a moment
  • Les résultats du projet seront présentés très bientôt.
    The project results will be presented very soon.
  • Tu recevras une réponse d'ici peu.
    You will receive a response shortly.
  • J'arrive tout de suite, ne t'en fais pas.
    I'm coming right away, don't worry.
  • Elle arrivera dans un instant, sois patient.
    She will arrive in a moment, be patient.
  • 4 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Hugo and Léa are talking about a movie release.

  1. Hugo

    Le nouveau film sort très bientôt.
    The new movie comes out very soon.
  2. Léa

    C'est super, je veux le voir !
    That's great, I want to see it!
  3. Hugo

    On pourra y aller très bientôt ensemble.
    We can go there together very soon.
  4. Léa

    D'accord, on s'appelle pour organiser ça.
    Okay, we'll call each other to organize it.

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