French Phrase
Jusqu'à quand peut-on postuler ?
Meaning
This question asks for the deadline or the latest date by which one is allowed to submit an application. It is commonly used in professional, academic, or administrative contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the cut‑off date for job applications, university admissions, scholarship requests, or any formal submission process.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jusqu'àquandpeut-onpostuler?
Jusqu'à
Preposition meaning 'until' or 'up to'; contracts with the following word (e.g., 'Jusqu'à quand').
Inversion interrogative
In formal questions, the verb precedes the subject pronoun and is linked with a hyphen (peut‑on).
Postuler
Verb meaning 'to apply' (for a job, program, grant, etc.).
🗨In Conversation
Jusqu'à quand peut-on postuler ?
Until when can one apply?
Vous avez jusqu'au 30 juin pour envoyer votre dossier.
You have until June 30th to send your file.
✕Common Mistakes
Quand peut on postuler ?
Missing hyphen and apostrophe; the correct inversion is "peut‑on".
Jusqu'à quand peut on postuler ?
The verb‑subject inversion requires a hyphen: "peut‑on".
Jusqu'à quand on peut postuler ?
While understandable, this structure is less formal; use inversion for written or formal spoken French.
↔Alternatives
Quelle est la date limite pour postuler ?
What is the deadline to apply?
Jusqu'à quelle date peut‑on postuler ?
Until what date can one apply?
Quand faut‑il déposer sa candidature au plus tard ?
When must the application be submitted at the latest?
Cultural Tip
In French, the inversion (peut‑on) is preferred in written or formal spoken French. In casual conversation, you might hear "On peut postuler jusqu'à quand ?" which flips the order but conveys the same meaning. Also, "postuler" is typically used for formal applications; for informal requests you might use "s'inscrire" or "demander".