English–French
“exactly” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒystəmɑ̃/
Example
C'est justement ce que je pensais.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
How to say “exactly” in French
“Exactly” in French is justement.
A statement fitting the situation perfectly, with a precise detail added when needed.
Example sentences with justement
Je cherchais justement ce livre.
I was just looking for this book.
Tips for using justement
- Before a clarification or correction, justement often means 'actually' or 'in fact' rather than only 'exactly'.
Other French words for “exactly”
Tu as expliqué exactement le problème.
You explained the problem exactly.
Explique-moi précisément ce qui s'est passé.
Tell me exactly what happened.