Time order

jusqu'à ce que

FormalB2

What follows

jusqu'à ce que + a clause in the subjunctive

Function

Time order

Meaning

Marks the time limit, and requires the subjunctive.

Position and punctuation

within the sentence · no comma

Example

Le guichet reste ouvert jusqu'à ce que tous les dossiers soient déposés.

The desk stays open until all files have been handed in.

In the DELF

the B2 essay · the C1 synthesis