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exactement

English translation of exactement

exactly

The French word 'exactement' is used in the same way as its English translation 'exactly'. It can be used to agree with someone, to emphasize the truth, or to state that something is accurate or correct. For example, 'C'est exactement ce que j'ai dit' means 'That's exactly what I said'.


Example sentences using: exactement

Tu as exactement la même opinion que moi.

English translation of Tu as exactement la même opinion que moi.

You have exactly the same opinion as me.

This phrase can be used when you agree with someone else's viewpoint totally. It is expressing not just agreement, but total alignment of thoughts.

J'ai besoin de savoir exactement ce qui s'est passé.

English translation of J'ai besoin de savoir exactement ce qui s'est passé.

I need to know exactly what happened.

This is a phrase that can be used when you want to get details about an event or a situation. It denotes the speaker's desire for specifics or clarity.

Il est arrivé exactement à l'heure.

English translation of Il est arrivé exactement à l'heure.

He arrived exactly on time.

This sentence can be used to point out somebody's punctuality, arriving neither early nor late, but exactly at the time specified.

C'est exactement ce que je pensais.

English translation of C'est exactement ce que je pensais.

That's exactly what I thought.

This phrase is used to express agreement with a point or idea that has been mentioned, stating that the speaker had the same thought or idea.

C'est exactement ça!

English translation of C'est exactement ça!

That's exactly it!

This phrase is used when someone has said or done something that perfectly aligns with what the speaker was thinking, feeling, or expecting.

Ce n'est pas exactement ce que j'avais en tête.

English translation of Ce n'est pas exactement ce que j'avais en tête.

That's not exactly what I had in mind.

This phrase expresses that what has happened or has been proposed is different from what the speaker initially envisioned or intended.

Tu as exactement trois minutes pour finir ce test.

English translation of Tu as exactement trois minutes pour finir ce test.

You have exactly three minutes to finish this test.

This sentence can be used in a time-bound situation where the speaker is asking the listener to complete a task in a specified period.

Elle ressemble exactement à sa mère.

English translation of Elle ressemble exactement à sa mère.

She looks exactly like her mother.

This phrase would be used when a person resembles their parent to such a degree that they could be mistaken for their parent.

Il a exactement le même âge que toi.

English translation of Il a exactement le même âge que toi.

He is exactly the same age as you.

This phrase is used when two people share the exact same age, indicating that they were born on the same date and year.

C'est exactement ce que je voulais pour mon anniversaire.

English translation of C'est exactement ce que je voulais pour mon anniversaire.

That's exactly what I wanted for my birthday.

This sentence can be used when the speaker receives a gift that aligns perfectly with their wishes or expectations for their birthday.

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