just
Prononciation : [/d͡ʒʌst/]
Mot
Contexte : « time »
(adverb) used to indicate a very recent or immediate action. When something happened a very short time ago, you can say it happened 'just now'.
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I saw her just now on the way to school.
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He left the party hours ago, not just now.
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Did you finish your homework just now?
Contexte : « only »
(adverb) used to indicate something is happening or done in this moment and no other. When there is only one thing or option, you can say it's 'just that'.
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I want just that one piece of cake, not the others.
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She doesn't eat just cake. She likes a variety of desserts.
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Is it just this option available for me?
Contexte : « fair »
(adjective) in a fair or right manner. When something is done correctly or morally right, you can say it's 'just'.
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He received a just punishment for his actions.
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The decision was not just as it favored one side over the other.
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Was the judge fair and just in the case?
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