fact

fait

Quelque chose de vrai dont on peut montrer la vérité.

En anglais simple : Something that is true and can be shown to be true.

• That is a fact.
• We checked the facts before writing the report.
• Can you prove that this claim is a fact?

Comment l'utiliser : the fact that… (The fact that he called shows he cares.)

Synonymes : truth

Contraires : fiction

Expressions courantes : a known fact, a scientific fact, prove a fact, interesting fact

fait

Un élément réel qui aide à comprendre une situation ou à prendre une décision.

En anglais simple : A real detail that helps you understand a situation or reach a decision.

• We need all the facts first.
• The judge considered the facts carefully.
• These facts support a different conclusion.

Comment l'utiliser : the facts of something (We need to examine the facts of the case.)

Synonymes : evidence

Expressions courantes : facts of something, consider a fact, relevant fact