Fait accompli In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Fait accompli", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-09-19 04:09

Meaning of Fait accompli

Synonyms:

a done deal

Fait accompli spoken language noun phrase

It is a French phrase translated into English as a fact "realized or accomplished".

Something has already been done or happned before we know it and can do nothing to change it other than accept it.

They presented the results to the shareholders as a fait accompli.

The decision to transfer me to New York was presented to me as a fait accompli.

It had already been a fait accompli before I heard about it.

He decided to present the policy change to the members as a fait accompli instead of opening a meeting to discuss it.

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