exactement

This is the 2910th most frequent French word.

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exactement

Exactly.


Here 'exactement' is used to mean 'precisely' or 'with precision', defining the specificity of the speaker's knowledge.

Je sais exactement ce que je veux.

I know exactly what I want.


In this sentence, 'exactement' emphasizes that the described situation occurred as described, with no variation.

C'est exactement ce qui s'est passé.

That's exactly what happened.


Here, 'exactement' is used to inquire into the precise details or specifics of someone's desire or request.

Peux-tu m'expliquer ce que tu veux exactement?

Can you explain to me exactly what you want?