en fait — meaning in English

English meaning

• actually adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
• in fact adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.

Senses

en fait is used for these senses in English:

• actually (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
• as a matter of fact (adverbial) Actually, in fact.
• in fact (modal) Actually; in truth; de facto.

actually — full definition

1. adv In fact; used to indicate that something is true, especially when it may be surprising.
2. intj Used to introduce a correction, clarification, or mild disagreement.

in fact — full definition

1. adverb Used to correct or contradict what has just been said or assumed, introducing what is actually true.
2. adverb Used to add a stronger or more surprising point that supports what was just said.

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