English–French
“indeed” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/efɛktivəmɑ̃/
Example
Il est effectivement très doué au piano.
He is indeed very good at the piano.
How to say “indeed” in French
“Indeed” in French is effectivement.
A speaker checks a statement against reality and confirms that it is true.
Example sentences with effectivement
La réunion a effectivement été annulée.
The meeting was indeed canceled.
Tips for using effectivement
- Effectivement usually confirms a preceding statement, whereas English actually can introduce a correction or contrast.