fait accompli
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From French fait accompli (“an accomplished fact”), from fait (“a fact”) + accompli (“accomplished”).
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[edit] Noun
fait accompli (plural faits accomplis)
- An accomplished fact, something that has already occurred; a done deal.
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Often said of something irreversible or performed without going through standard procedure.
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An established fact
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[edit] French
[edit] Noun
fait accompli m. (plural faits accomplis)
- a fait accompli, a done deal
[edit] Usage notes
Only used in the expression “placer/mettre quelqu’un devant le fait accompli” meaning “to present somebody with a fait accompli”.
