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    Faits (en. Facts)

    /fɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event or action that occurs.
    The facts of the investigation were revealed to the public.
    Les faits de l'enquête ont été révélés au public.
    An objective, indisputable truth.
    It is important to rely on facts before drawing conclusions.
    Il est important de se baser sur des faits avant de tirer des conclusions.
    The totality of actions or gestures performed by a person.
    All the facts of his past led him to this decision.
    Tous les faits de son passé l'ont conduit à cette décision.

    Etymology

    The word 'faits' comes from the verb 'faire', from Latin 'facere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    miscellaneous facts
    Various events often reported in the news.
    faits divers
    to take up someone's cause
    To actively commit oneself to someone or something.
    prendre fait et cause
    facts and evidence
    Tangible and verifiable elements of a situation.
    des faits et des preuves

    Related Words

    to do
    To carry out or execute an action.
    faire
    action
    An act or a series of acts performed.
    action
    reality
    What actually exists, independent of opinions.
    réalité

    Slang Meanings

    miscellaneous facts
    Miscellaneous facts cover a wide range of everyday events.
    Les faits divers couvrent une large gamme d'événements quotidiens.
    It's a fact
    It's a fact, he won the competition.
    C'est un fait, il a remporté la compétition.