exactly

exactement

Sans aucune différence avec le nombre, le moment, la description ou le fait indiqué.

En anglais simple : With no difference from the stated number, time, description, or fact.

• It is exactly five o’clock.
• The two bags look exactly the same.
• That is exactly what I meant.

Synonymes : precisely

Contraires : approximately

Expressions courantes : exactly the same, exactly ten minutes, exactly right, measure exactly

exactement, tout à fait

S’emploie pour montrer qu’on est entièrement d’accord avec ce que quelqu’un a dit.

En anglais simple : Used to show that you completely agree with what someone has said.

• Yes, exactly, we need more time.
• You are exactly right about the cost.
• That is exactly my point.

Synonymes : absolutely, indeed

Expressions courantes : yes exactly, exactly right, exactly my point

précisément, exactement

S’emploie pour souligner une raison, un fait ou une question en particulier.

En anglais simple : Used to stress a particular reason, fact, or question.

• What exactly do you want?
• That is exactly why I called.
• She chose it exactly because it was unusual.

Synonymes : precisely

Expressions courantes : exactly why, what exactly, exactly because

exactement, tout à fait

Réponse indiquant que l’autre personne a entièrement raison.

En anglais simple : Used as a reply to say that someone is completely right.

• “We should leave now.” “Exactly!”
• “So she needs help?” “Yes, exactly.”
• “The price is too high.” “Exactly!”

Synonymes : absolutely, indeed

Expressions courantes : yes exactly, exactly so, exactly my point