just now

• Locution adverbiale utilisée pour désigner un moment très récent, signifiant « il y a un instant » ou « tout à l'heure ». Dans certains dialectes régionaux, notamment l'anglais sud-africain et caribéen, elle peut aussi signifier « dans un moment » ou « bientôt ».

An adverbial phrase used to refer to a very recent moment in time, meaning 'a moment ago' or 'very recently'. In some regional dialects, particularly South African and Caribbean English, it can also mean 'in a little while' or 'soon'.

1. A very short time agoA2informal

   Referring to an event that happened only moments before the present moment.

   tout à l'heure

   • I saw him just now in the hallway.
   • She finished her homework just now.
   • The phone rang just now, but I missed it.

2. At this very momentA2informal

   Used to emphasize the present time, often in contrast to a future or past time.

   à l'instant même

   • I can't talk to you just now; I'm in a meeting.
   • He is busy just now, but he'll call you back.
   • Just now, I am focusing on my studies.