Exactes (en. Exact)

[ɛɡ.zakt]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That leaves no room for uncertainty; precise.

The instructions were exact and easy to follow.

Les instructions étaient exactes et faciles à suivre.

That corresponds exactly to something.

The results of the exam were exact.

Les résultats de l'examen étaient exacts.

Refers to information or a calculation that is rigorously true.

He gave exact figures in his report.

Il a donné des chiffres exacts dans son rapport.

From the Latin 'exactus', participle of 'exigere', meaning 'to demand, to finish'.

exactly

Used to affirm the veracity of a statement.

exactement

to decide in an exact manner

To make a precise decision without ambiguity.

décider de manière exacte

to say the exact things

To express facts in a precise manner.

dire les choses exactes

exactness

Character of that which is exact.

exactitude

exactor

One who is exact, who acts or speaks with precision.

exacteur

mathematical exactness

Precision of calculations in the field of mathematics.

exactitude mathématique

To be sure of something.

I am exact on this point.

Je suis exact sur ce point.

To express a fact without ambiguity.

Everything was exact, no lies.

Tout était exact, pas de mensonges.