Level: B1 (Intermediate)
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The French Word of the Day is en effet, which means “indeed” or “in fact.” Learn how to use it so you can strengthen and refine your intermediate French.
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📘 En effet meaning
The French expression en effet literally means “in effect.” It’s common in everyday speech, used to confirm or agree (indeed, that’s right) or to introduce an explanation (in fact, because, actually).
🎧 En effet pronunciation
En effet is pronounced /ɑ̃-ne-fɛ/ in IPA, roughly “ahn nay-fay.”
📝 French and English examples
En effet – indeed, in fact
Vous avez raison. En effet, c’est une excellente idée.
You’re right. Indeed, it’s an excellent idea.
Il a annulé notre rendez-vous. En effet, il ne se sentait pas bien.
He canceled our appointment. In fact, he wasn’t feeling well.
Tu as fini le projet ? — En effet.
You finished the project? — Indeed.
Le train avait du retard. En effet, il y avait un problème technique.
The train was delayed. In fact, there was a technical problem.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- effectivement — indeed, actually (often interchangeable with en effet)
- c’est vrai — that’s true
- justement — exactly, precisely
- en fait — actually, in reality
- parce que — because
- car — for, because (a bit more formal)
- c’est ça — that’s it
🚀 Expand your French vocabulary!
Now that you’ve mastered en effet, check out my lesson on the very similar phrase en fait, which means “actually” or “in reality.”
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