How is the word en fait translated from French to English

S'emploie pour ajouter le détail vrai ou surprenant.

Used to add the true or surprising detail.

phrase
English translation
In fact

Examples with “en fait”

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  • Il disait être occupé ; en fait, il dormait. He said he was busy; in fact, he was asleep.

  • Cela paraît neuf, mais en fait cela a vingt ans. It looks new, but in fact it's twenty years old.

  • En fait, je n'ai jamais vu la mer. In fact, I've never seen the sea.

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FAQ about “en fait”

How is “en fait” translated from French?
“en fait” translates into English as “In fact”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “en fait” mean?
Meaning of “en fait”: S'emploie pour ajouter le détail vrai ou surprenant. In English — “In fact”.
What part of speech is “en fait”?
“en fait” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “en fait”?
Example sentences with “en fait” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “en fait”?
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