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In French, fait is a conjugated form of the verb faire, which means to do, but it also means fact, which is the applicable context in this phrase. Fait accompli literally translates into fact accomplished.
In English, (and in French) fait accompli means a course of events that has already been completed and cannot be undone, or something that has been decided and is, therefore, a done deal. If, for example, you are the Chairman of an organization and you have the authority to appoint someone to an office, and you have done so, the appointment is not open to discussion, it is a fait accompli.
More recently, fait accompli has been used in a different sense. It is commonly (and incorrectly) used to describe a future task, or a task underway not yet completed, with a very high degree of confidence in the success of the outcome. For example, a prospective home buyer may tell the existing seller of the home that, while he has not yet obtained a mortgage, the financial arrangements are a fait accompli, meaning that the homebuyer is certain there will be no obstacles in securing the financing.
An action that when completed can not be reversed by anyone affected by the action.
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∙ 14y agoSomething that has already been done or accomplished. You can't reverse it or prevent it because it is already a "done deal".
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What does amour fait mean in French?
'amour fait' translates as 'Love does'
What does il fait gris mean?
il fait gris means : a Gray
What does il fait mean in English?
"Il fait quoi?" is French for "What is he doing?" or "he does what?".
What does ca fait mean in English?
ça fait - literally 'that does it' - that means/ the result is
What does on fait mean in french?
is it
What does que fait mean?
"what does"
What is the definition of fait accompli?
Plural: faits accomplis. A thing accomplished and presumably irreversible. It is usually used in the context of a change or novelty which has become established before opposition to it could organize. It comes from the French for "accomplished fact", or "accomplished action".
What does il fait quoi mean in English?
"Il fait quoi?" is French for "What is he doing?" or "he does what?".
What does fait l'amour mean in French?
"nous avons fait l'amour" means "we made love" "il fait l'amour" means "he makes love"
Does a fait mean did in french?
Without knowing the prefix, fait could be the past participle or from the present tense. as follows, using the spelling fait present, il fait. Future il fera. Imperfect il faisait. Subjunctive il fasse, Conditional il ferait, Past participle fait. The word means to do or to make in French. So although you question may need clarification, the word could mean 'did' and it could mean 'does' does a fait mean did in french?
What does un fait intéressant mean?
Un fait intéressant is "an interesting fact" in English.
What does fait chaud mean?
First of all, it's "il fait chaud" Il fait chaud means it is hot.
