bientôt

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A short time separates the present moment from an event.
Practice using bientôt in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Elle a bientôt trouvé la réponse.
    She found the answer quickly.
  • Je reviendrai bientôt.
    I’ll be back soon.
  • Le magasin ouvrira bientôt.
    The shop will open soon.
  • Le silence est bientôt revenu.
    The silence soon returned.
  • Le gâteau sera bientôt cuit.
    The cake will soon be baked.

Similar words

prochainement
sous peu

Meanings

In the near future

adverb
time
neutral
A short time after now or after another moment being described.

Examples

  • Je reviendrai bientôt.
    I’ll be back soon.
  • Le train va bientôt arriver.
    The train will arrive soon.
  • Ils déménageront bientôt.
    They will move soon.
  • Le magasin ouvrira bientôt.
    The shop will open soon.
  • À bientôt !
    See you soon!
  • Le travail sera bientôt terminé.
    The work will soon be finished.
  • Elle a bientôt trouvé la réponse.
    She found the answer quickly.
  • Le silence est bientôt revenu.
    The silence soon returned.
  • Nous serons bientôt prêts.
    We will be ready soon.
  • Le gâteau sera bientôt cuit.
    The cake will soon be baked.

Similar words

prochainement
sous peu

Etymology

Formed from bien, “well” or “quite”, and tôt, “early”.

FAQ

What does bientôt usually mean?

“Soon” or “before long.”

Does it refer only to the future?

No. It can mean that little time passed before something happened.

What does à bientôt mean?

“See you soon.”

Is bientôt one word?

Yes, bientôt is one word.

How does it differ from bien tôt?

Bien tôt is two words and means “very early.”

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