French Expression · Beginner
Dès que possible
As soon as possible (ASAP)
Pronunciation: deh kuh pos-SEEBL
Meaning
To request or state that something should be done with the utmost urgency.
Example
Veuillez me contacter dès que possible pour discuter de ce problème.
Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss this issue.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Dès que possible out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.