de facto in French
de facto in French is de facto, de fait — de facto means existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
de facto in French
de facto
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
de fait
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
What does "de facto" mean?
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adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
"The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election."
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adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.
"The border has de facto ceased to exist."
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de facto in a sentence
- The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election.
- English is the de facto language of international aviation.
- The border has de facto ceased to exist.
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What is "de facto" in French?
"de facto" in French is de facto, de fait. de facto means: Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
How do you use "de facto" in a sentence?
Example: "The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election." In French, "de facto" is de facto, de fait.
Are there other ways to say "de facto" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "de facto": de facto, de fait.
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