right on time
| 06:25 Jun 17, 2000 |
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| na | a la bonne heure! |
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| na | à l'heure précise, juste à l'heure |
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| na | Juste à temps |
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| na | À point (see other alternatives; depens on context) |
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a la bonne heure! Explanation: same expression......possibly a little superannuated for the techno context of the "song" |
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à l'heure précise, juste à l'heure Explanation: The expression "right on time" implies that something is done with perfect timing, just at the appropriate moment. I would like to know what this has to do with a techno song; in fact, I would love to know what a techno song is! |
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Juste à temps Explanation: This is the expression we would use in French Canada |
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À point (see other alternatives; depens on context) Explanation: The best expression depends on context. For instance, it is true that "juste à temps" is used in Canada. This expression is also used when supplies are ordered on a as-needed basis. "À la bonne heure" can be more appropriate in some contexts, such as when a comment is made at the right moment. This expression, used by Alexandre Dumas (and others) is better in European French contexts. Of course, sometimes you can say something like "au moment opportun","au bon moment", or "à point" (such as in "cela arrive à point", which is my favourite expression). |
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