French word

actuel

Pronunciation

IPA/aktɥɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecurrent

Example

Ton appartement actuel te plaît ?

Do you like your current apartment?

Illustration for actuel (current)

More examples

Le gouvernement actuel a annoncé une réforme.

The current government has announced a reform.

Core concept

A labeled snapshot showing the state of a person, place, or system at a particular moment.

Common phrases

  • le gouvernement actuel

    the current government

  • l'état actuel

    the current state

  • le système actuel

    the current system

Similar words

présent: Existing in someone's immediate presence.
courant: Commonly found in ordinary circumstances.
récent: Dating from a recent time.

Definition in French

Qui désigne l'état, la situation ou la réalité du moment présent.

Word origin

French actuel comes from Latin actualis, based on actus, and developed meanings linked to what is in operation or present.

Usage tips

  • Despite its resemblance to English actual, actuel usually means current or present; French uses réel or véritable for actual in many contexts.

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