French Expression · Intermediate
En fait
Actually / In fact
Pronunciation: an FET
Meaning
Used to clarify, correct, or emphasize a statement. It introduces what is really true or what happened.
Example
J'ai pensé qu'il viendrait, mais en fait, il est malade.
I thought he would come, but actually, he's sick.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice En fait out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.