French Phrase
Oui, c'est juste là.
Meaning
Literally ‘Yes, it’s right there.’ The speaker is confirming the location of something that is very close to the listener, often while pointing or gesturing.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks where something is, and you want to indicate that it is immediately nearby – for example a shop, a seat, a book on a table, etc. It works in both casual and semi‑formal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'estjustelà
Oui
The simple affirmative ‘yes’. It can stand alone or be used to confirm a statement.
c'est
Contraction of *ce* (this/that) + *est* (is). Used to identify or describe something.
juste
Means ‘exactly, right, just’ when used with a place adverb; it does not mean ‘only’ in this context.
là
Adverb of place meaning ‘there’. When paired with *juste*, it stresses proximity: ‘right there’.
🗨In Conversation
Où est la boulangerie ?
Where is the bakery?
Oui, c'est juste là.
Yes, it’s right there.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, c'est juste la.
The adverb *là* needs an accent grave; *la* is the feminine article.
Oui, c'est seulement là.
Do not translate *juste* as ‘only’; in this context it means ‘right/exactly’.
Oui, il est juste là.
When confirming a location, keep the contraction *c’est*; using *il est* changes the nuance.
↔Alternatives
Oui, c'est juste ici.
Yes, it’s right here.
Oui, c'est là-bas.
Yes, it’s over there.
Oui, c'est à côté.
Yes, it’s next to it.
Cultural Tip
In French, *juste* + a place adverb (*ici, là, là‑bas*) is a common way to stress that something is very close. Native speakers often accompany the phrase with a pointing gesture. Avoid confusing *juste* (exactly) with *seulement* (only) – the two are not interchangeable in location phrases.