bientôt
soon
Cela veut dire que quelque chose va arriver dans peu de temps.
Definition & meaning
Bientôt means soon: in a short time or before long.
It can also mean almost or nearly when referring to an approaching age, date, or quantity.
- Il arrivera bientôt. — He will arrive soon.
- Elle a bientôt dix ans. — She is nearly ten years old.
Grammar & Word origin
Bientôt is an invariable adverb. It comes from the combination of bien and tôt, originally conveying the idea of “quite early.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- prochainement — “soon” or “shortly”; more formal than bientôt.
- sous peu — “shortly” or “before long”; somewhat formal.
- tard — “late”; an approximate opposite when referring to timing, though not a direct antonym in every context.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Nous te verrons bientôt.adverb
We will see you soon.
Tu reviendras bientôt de voyage.adverb
You will return soon from your trip.
Le train partira bientôt de la gare.adverb
The train will leave the station soon.
Le repas sera bientôt prêt.adverb
The meal will be ready soon.
Bientôt, les jours seront plus longs.adverb
Soon, the days will be longer.
Les vacances arrivent bientôt !adverb
The holidays are coming soon!
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