in fact

== English == === Etymology === From fact (“deed, action”) (now obsolete, except in law). Perhaps ultimately a calque of French en fait. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪnˈfækt/ === Prepositional phrase === in fact (law) Resulting from the actions of parties. Coordinate terms: in law; de jure (modal) Actually; in truth; de facto. Synonyms: as a matter of fact, in actuality; see also Thesaurus:actually Moreover. Synonym: as a matter of fact ==== Translations ====