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    Exactement (en. Exactly)

    /ɛɡ.zaɡ.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a strict conformity with something.
    He answered exactly what I wanted to hear.
    Il a répondu exactement ce que je voulais entendre.
    Expresses agreement or validation of a statement.
    Exactly, that's what I thought too.
    Exactement, c'est ce que je pensais aussi.
    Marks precision in a measurement or judgment.
    This distance is exactly five kilometers.
    Cette distance est exactement de cinq kilomètres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exactus', past participle of the verb 'exigere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exactly on time
    Just at the scheduled time.
    exactement à l'heure
    that's exactly it
    That's exactly what I meant.
    c'est exactement ça
    exactly as planned
    In the expected manner.
    exactement comme prévu

    Related Words

    exact
    Which conforms to reality or a standard.
    exact
    precise
    Which is defined precisely.
    précis
    accuracy
    Character of what is exact.
    exactitude

    Slang Meanings

    That's it!
    Do you think he's coming? – Exactly!
    Tu crois qu'il va venir ? – Exactement!
    Sure!
    Do you want dessert? – Exactly!
    Tu veux du dessert ? – Exactement!