Exacte (en. Exact)

/ɛɡ.zakt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is rigorously compliant with a model or standard.

This measurement is exact.

Cette mesure est exacte.

Which leaves no room for ambiguity or error.

Her instructions were very exact.

Ses instructions étaient très exactes.

Of infallible precision.

The data analysis was conducted using exact methods.

L'analyse des données a été faite avec des méthodes exactes.

From the Latin 'exactus', deriving from 'exigere', which means 'to demand'.

completely accurate

Which is entirely correct.

tout à fait exact

exactly what is needed

Precisely what is required.

exactement ce qu'il faut

give an exact answer

Provide an answer that contains no errors.

donner une réponse exacte

exactness

Character of that which is exact.

exactitude

exactor

One who is exact, who adheres to precision.

exacteur

requirement

Demand or need for something precise.

exigence

It's clear.

When you say you're coming, that's exact, it's clear.

Quand tu dis que tu viens, c'est exact, c'est clair.

No doubt.

If she says she'll arrive at 6 PM, that's exact, no doubt.

Si elle dit qu'elle arrive à 18h, c'est exact, pas de doute.