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• Décrit ce qui est moralement correct, équitable ou raisonnable, ainsi que ce qui est mérité ou fondé.

Describes something that is morally right, fair, or reasonable.

1. Fair and morally rightB2formal

   Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

   juste (moralement)

   • The judge made a just decision in the case.
   • They fought for a just cause.
   • A just society ensures equal rights for all.

   Synonymesconscientiousequitablefairhonestimpartialmoralprincipledrighteousrightfulupright

   Antonymesimmoralinequitableunfairunjustwrong

2. Deserved or appropriateB2formal

   Deserved or merited, often in terms of punishment or reward.

   Juste (mérité)

   • He received a just punishment for his crime.
   • Her promotion was a just reward for her hard work.
   • The outcome was just and fair.

   Synonymesappropriatedeserveddueequitablefairfittingjustifiedmeritedproperrightful

   Antonymesinappropriateundeservedunfairunjustunmerited

• Adverbe aux plusieurs sens courants : « exactement » (juste), « seulement » (un seul), « tout à l'heure » (venir de faire) ou « simplement » (fais-le simplement). C'est l'un des adverbes les plus polyvalents et fréquents de l'anglais.

An adverb with multiple common uses: meaning 'exactly' (just right), 'only' (just one), 'a short time ago' (just arrived), or 'simply' (just do it). It is one of the most versatile and frequently used adverbs in English.

1. Exactly or preciselyA2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is exactly as stated.

   exactement, précisément

   • That is just what I needed.
   • He arrived just in time for the meeting.
   • It's just the right size for the box.

   Synonymesabsolutelyentirelyexactlypreciselyquitetotally

   Antonymesaboutapproximatelyroughly

2. Only or merelyA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is no more than what is stated.

   seulement, simplement

   • I just wanted to say hello.
   • She is just a beginner at this sport.
   • It's just a small scratch, nothing serious.

   Synonymesbutexclusivelymerelyonlysimplysolely

3. Recently or a short time agoA1formal

   Used to refer to a very recent time.

   tout à l'heure

   • I just finished my homework.
   • He just left the office.
   • She just called me a minute ago.

   Synonymesfreshlyjust nowlatelynewlyrecently

4. Simply or absolutelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

   tout simplement

   • It's just wonderful to see you again.
   • He just doesn't understand the problem.
   • That movie was just amazing.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelymerelyonlyquitereallysimplytotallyutterly