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/ʒyst/

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Translation

just, only, right, fair, correct

Word origin

From Latin iustus ('lawful, fair, right'), from ius ('law, right'). The same root gave English just, justice and justify.

Origin
Latin
Root
iustus
English cognates
just, justice, justify

Examples

J' ' .

I just need a minute to think.

, .

Your answer is correct, well done.

' , c' ménage.

It's not fair, it's always me who does the cleaning.

, rater.

He has just gone out, you've just missed him.

sèche.

His answer was right but a little curt.

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