Actuelles (en. Current)

/aktɥɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to what is in progress or taking place at this moment.
The news covers current events.
Les actualités abordent les événements actuels.
Relevant at a given time.
Current issues need to be taken into account.
Les questions actuelles doivent être prises en compte.
Related to the current era.
Current trends in fashion are changing rapidly.
Les tendances actuelles en mode changent rapidement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'actualis', which means 'real, true'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

current news
The latest news or recent events.
actualités actuelles
current situation
The current state of affairs.
situation actuelle
current issues
The important questions at this time.
problématiques actuelles

Related Words

news
State of what is current, recent events.
actualité
current
Which is in progress or relevant at present.
actuel
precise
Exact and based on present facts.
précis

Slang Meanings

Fashionable
This style is super current right now.
Ce style est super actuel en ce moment.
It's the latest trend
This technology is really current.
Cette technologie est vraiment actuelle.