justement

exactly, precisely

adverb zhoos-tuh-MAHN Less Common

Also means

just, as it happens

Usage Note

Justement is a conversational workhorse: it can mean 'exactly' (confirming what was just said), 'precisely' (emphasizing a point), or 'as it happens / as a matter of fact' when something fits perfectly. Justement! alone as a response means 'Exactly!' or 'That's just it!' — a very common agreement marker in French conversation.

Examples

"C'est justement ce dont j'avais besoin."

Natural Translation

That is exactly what I needed.

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