En fait
Example: En fait, il pleut beaucoup aujourd'hui dehors.
Definition
"En fait" is a French expression used to clarify or correct information, similar to 'actually' or 'in fact' in English. It introduces a statement that provides a more accurate or truthful detail about a situation, as in 'En fait, il pleut beaucoup aujourd'hui dehors.'
Etymology
The phrase "En fait" comes from the French words 'en' meaning 'in' and 'fait' meaning 'fact' or 'deed.' It literally translates to 'in fact,' used to assert the reality or truth of a statement. Did you know it has been used in French since the Middle Ages to emphasize factual accuracy?
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