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Exact

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Definition: (adj) exact, right, accurate, correct; on time

Oui, c'est exact - Yes, that's right.

Il a une copie exacte - He has an exact copy.

C'est l'exacte vérité - That's the absolute truth.

Ce n'est pas le terme exact - That's not the right word.

Il est toujours exact - He's always right on time.

Related: exactement (adv) - exactly

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Pronunciation: [ehg zakt] Audio Link

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