en temps voulu

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in due course, at the right time
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/ɑ̃ tɑ̃ vuly/
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At the time that is right or required.

Examples

  • Vous recevrez les détails en temps voulu.
    You will receive the details in due course.
  • Nous déciderons en temps voulu, après l’enquête.
    We will decide when the time is right, after the investigation.
  • Chaque participant sera informé en temps voulu.
    Each participant will be informed in good time.
  • Le dossier a été remis en temps voulu.
    The file was submitted at the proper time.
  • La réparation doit être achevée en temps voulu.
    The repair must be finished on schedule.

Similar words

en temps utile
au bon moment
au moment voulu

Meanings

At the proper time

time
neutral
At a time appropriate to the circumstances or fixed by a schedule, neither prematurely nor too late.

Examples

  • Vous recevrez les détails en temps voulu.
    You will receive the details in due course.
  • Le dossier a été remis en temps voulu.
    The file was submitted at the proper time.
  • Nous déciderons en temps voulu, après l’enquête.
    We will decide when the time is right, after the investigation.
  • Chaque participant sera informé en temps voulu.
    Each participant will be informed in good time.
  • La réparation doit être achevée en temps voulu.
    The repair must be finished on schedule.

Similar words

Etymology

Literally “in the required time”: en means “in”, temps “time”, and voulu here “required” or “appropriate”.

FAQ

What does en temps voulu mean?

At the appropriate or required time.

Does it always mean soon?

No, the proper time may still be some way off.

Can it refer to a deadline?

Yes, it can mean on schedule.

Is voulu about someone’s wishes here?

It means required or appropriate in the circumstances.

Can it reassure someone waiting?

Yes: information will come when the time is right.

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