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How to Say ‘Actually’ in French

En fait

ahn fet

[ahn fet]

💬 Usage Tip: The t in en fait is usually pronounced (ahn fet), unlike most final consonants.

Phrase Breakdown

En

[ahn]

in (part of 'en fait')

With 'fait' forms the expression 'en fait', meaning 'actually' or 'in fact'.

Example

En fait, je suis libre ce soir.

Actually, I'm free tonight.

fait

[fet]

fact

Noun meaning 'fact'; in 'en fait' it means 'actually', used to correct oneself.

Example

C'est un fait connu.

It's a known fact.

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