actually

en fait, en réalité

Sert à dire ce qui est réellement vrai, souvent quand cela diffère de ce qu’on attend.

En anglais simple : Used to say what is really true, often when it differs from what someone expects.

• I actually like it.
• She looks young, but she is actually sixty.
• Did he actually say that to you?

Synonymes : in fact, really

Expressions courantes : actually happened, actually quite good, actually live

effectivement

Réponse brève qui confirme ce que quelqu’un a dit ou exprime un accord.

En anglais simple : Used as a brief reply to confirm or agree with what someone has said.

• That was worth the wait. Actually, yes.
• You enjoyed it, then? Actually, yes!
• So we agree? Actually, yes, we do.

Synonymes : indeed, exactly

Expressions courantes : actually yes, actually quite right