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actuel

current, present

adjective ahk-twEHL Less Common

Usage Note

Actuel is a false friend — it means 'current' or 'present-day', NOT 'actual'. The feminine form is actuelle. 'Actual' in the sense of 'real' translates as réel or véritable. The adverb actuellement means 'currently', not 'actually'.

Examples

"Quelle est la situation actuelle?"

Natural Translation

What is the current situation?

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