Actuel (en. Current)

/aktɥɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is present or exists at this moment.
The current situation requires immediate attention.
La situation actuelle nécessite une attention immédiate.
Concerning the present, the contemporary era.
Current topics are often debated on television.
Les sujets d'actualité sont souvent débattus à la télévision.
Relating to recent events.
This article addresses the current issues of climate change.
Cet article traite des enjeux actuels du changement climatique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'actualis', meaning 'related to action'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on the agenda
What is current or warrants discussion.
à l'ordre du jour
in the air of the time
What is in line with current trends.
dans l'air du temps
to be on the same wavelength
To share the same ideas or feelings about a current topic.
être sur la même longueur d'onde

Related Words

current events
State of what is present, a collection of recent news.
actualité
active
What is in motion or functioning.
actif
action
To do something, an act.
action
contemporary
Belonging to the same era.
contemporain

Slang Meanings

Current news
I saw the latest news on social media.
J'ai vu les dernières actu sur les réseaux sociaux.
It's the time
We have to act, it's time to do it.
On doit agir, c'est le moment de le faire.