juste
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. right
Vous êtes le nouveau stagiaire, n’est-ce pas ? - C’est juste.You're the new trainee, aren't you? - That's right.
b. accurate
Les prévisions météo étaient justes.The weather forecast was accurate.
c. correct
Votre réponse est juste, mais votre explication est insuffisante.Your answer is correct, but your explanation is insufficient.
a. fair
Le procès doit rester juste et équitable.The trial must remain fair and equitable.
b. right
Je ne trouve pas ça juste que ma sœur ait plus d’argent de poche que moi.I don't think it's right that my sister gets more pocket money than I do.
c. just
C’est une cause juste, mais perdue d’avance.It's a just cause, but a lost one.
a. not enough
Seulement 50 grammes de riz par personne ? Tu n’as pas peur que ce soit trop juste ?Only 50 grams of rice per person? Aren't you afraid it might not be enough?
b. tight (for clothing and footwear)
Le pantalon est un peu juste, mais il va se détendre.The pants are a little tight, but they'll loosen up.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. right
Tout s’est passé comme je le pensais. - Oui, tu avais vu juste.Everything turned out as I thought it would. - Yes, you guessed right.
b. in tune (for a voice or a music instrument)
Si je chantais juste, j’en ferais mon métier.If I could sing in tune, I'd do it for a living.
a. just
Les enfants viennent juste de rentrer de l’école. Laisse-les jouer un peu.The children have just come home from school. Let them play for a while.
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