fait

fact

noun FEH Common

Also means

deed

Usage Note

Fait is a core word in French argument and discourse: en fait means 'in fact' or 'actually,' and au fait means 'by the way.' The plural les faits divers refers to minor news items (crime reports, accidents), a fixed section in French newspapers. Do not confuse the noun un fait with the past participle fait from faire (to do/make).

Examples

"En fait, je ne suis pas d'accord."

Natural Translation

Actually, I do not agree.

Literal Translation

In fact, I not am not of accord.

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