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actually

UK
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
US
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

Translations

actuallyadverb
UK
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
US
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
vraimentPour insister sur la réalité ou le caractère surprenant de l'information.
He actually won the competition, despite being the youngest participant.
Il a vraiment remporté la compétition, malgré le fait qu'il était le plus jeune participant.
en fait
I thought the meeting was at 3 PM, but actually, it's at 2 PM.
Je croyais que la réunion était à 15 h, mais en fait, elle est à 14 h.
Additional translations
à vrai direSoutenu ou plus explicite à l'oral pour introduire une correction ou une précision.
Synonyms
indeed
veritably
genuinely
in fact
really
truly

Definitions

actuallyadverb
In fact; as the truth or facts of a situation.
She actually finished the project ahead of schedule.
Used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is surprising or unexpected.
He actually won the competition, despite being the youngest participant.
Used to express a correction or contradiction.
I thought the meeting was at 3 PM, but actually, it's at 2 PM.
Used to introduce a new topic or to add information.
Actually, I wanted to talk to you about the new proposal.
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