How do you say "Until then" in French?

"Until then" in French is "D'ici là". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Until then’ in French

Q: What does "D'ici là" mean in English?

"D'ici là" means "Until then" in English. Usage tip: [D'ici là] means "between now and then / until then." The [d'] is joined to the next word and cannot stand alone.

D'ici là

dee ee-see lah

[dee ee-see lah]

💬 Usage Tip: [D'ici là] means "between now and then / until then." The [d'] is joined to the next word and cannot stand alone.

Phrase Breakdown

[dee]

from / until

Shortened form in the expression 'd'ici', meaning from now until a point in time or place.

Example

D'ici là, j'utiliserai une autre salle de bain.

Until then, I will use another bathroom.

ici

[ee-see]

here

Adverb meaning 'here'; in 'd'ici là' it helps mean 'until then'.

Example

D'ici là, merci de me prévenir.

Until then, please let me know.

là

[lah]

there / then

Adverb meaning 'there'; in 'd'ici là' the whole phrase means 'until then'.

Example

D'ici là, tout devrait aller mieux.

By then, everything should be better.

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