French word

exactement

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgzaktəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbexactly

Example

Tu as expliqué exactement le problème.

You explained the problem exactly.

Illustration for exactement (exactly)

More examples

C'est exactement ce que je voulais dire.

That's exactly what I wanted to say.

Core concept

A result matches the target point precisely, whether the target is a fact, amount, or intention.

Common phrases

  • exactement comme

    exactly like

  • exactement ce que

    exactly what

Similar words

précisément: With precise accuracy, including the smallest details.
justement: In exactly that respect or situation.
juste: In a way that fits perfectly.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une affirmation, une mesure ou une observation correspond précisément à la réalité ou à l'intention.

Word origin

French formed exactement by attaching -ement to exact, a word inherited through French from Latin exactus, the participle of exigere.

Usage tips

  • In speech, exactement has the final nasal vowel of -ment, not an English-style pronounced final consonant.

Other meanings

  • justadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • exactexactadjective
  • exactitudeaccuracynoun

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