fait

Definitions of fait
  1. noun
    a concept whose truth can be proved
    synonyms: donnée
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    type of:
    concept, notion
    an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
  2. noun
    a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
    synonyms: donnée
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    types:
    archive
    a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
    index, indicateur
    a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
    carte, carte de score
    (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
    type of:
    information
    a message received and understood
  3. noun
    a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
    synonyms: donnée
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    cas
    the actual state of things
    détail, point
    an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    fait actuel
    the facts about an actual situation
    vérité
    a fact that has been verified
    vérité
    an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth
    respect
    (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
    bagatelle, rien
    a detail that is considered insignificant
    type of:
    connaissance
    knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
  4. noun
    an event known to have happened or something known to have existed
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    réalité
    the state of being actual or real
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