exact
/ɛɡ.zakt/masculine
The English phrase 'exact' can be translated into French as exact. Wiktionary also lists précis.
Meaning: precisely agreeing (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| exact | /ɛɡ.zakt/ /ɛɡ.za/ |
masculine |
| précis | /pʁe.si/ | masculine |
The adjective is used to describe something that is precisely agreeing.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form exact has the feminine form exacte. Similarly, the masculine form précis has the feminine form précise.
How do you pronounce it?
exact is pronounced /ɛɡ.zakt/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The root of précis traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kh₂eyd-, which means 'to strike'. This links the idea of precision to a physical blow or strike.
- While 'exact' refers to precision, the related French noun un précis actually refers to a summary or an abstract of a longer text.
- When asking for the 'exact' time, a French speaker might use the phrase à la minute près, which literally translates to 'to the nearest minute'.
Examples in context
- L'exact opposé est vrai.The exact opposite is true.This sentence shows how to use exact when discussing an opposite.Tatoeba #6285942 by Aiji, translation #5068208 by CK
- L'année exacte est 1742.The exact year is 1742.This sentence illustrates the use of exact when referring to a specific year.Tatoeba #8537511 by Aiji, translation #8359146 by AlanF_US
- C'est une mesure exacte.That's an exact measurement.This sentence demonstrates the use of exact regarding a measurement.Tatoeba #8553246 by Aiji, translation #2047353 by AlanF_US
- Le résultat est précis et fiable.The result is exact and reliable.
- Veuillez fournir l'heure exacte de l'incident.Please provide the exact time of the incident.
- C'est juste à côté de la gare.It's right next to the train station.
- Je t'ai dit de venir à 8 heures précisément.I told you to come at precisely 8 o'clock.
- 55 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are discussing a meeting time.
- LucasOn se voit à midi ?Shall we meet at noon?
- ChloéOui, midi exact, s'il te plaît.Yes, exactly noon, please.
- LucasC'est noté, je serai là.Noted, I will be there.
- ChloéParfait, à tout à l'heure.Perfect, see you soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exact” translations and entries exact, précis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries exact, précis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
