fait accompli

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From French fait (“‘a fact’”) + accompli (“‘accomplished’”), literally "an accomplished fact".

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/, SAMPA: /"feIt.@%kVm.pli/
• (WEAE) IPA: /ˈfaɪ.ta.kɔⁿˈpli/

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fait accompli (plural faits accomplis)

1. An established fact. Often said of something irreversible or performed without going through standard procedure.

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