2006-06-19 10:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by cmsb705 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Actually, in French, "fait accompli" is an expression. So you don't conjugate the verb as "fait" is actually a noun which means "an act" or "a fact".
Plural: faits accomplis (but that's in French, I don't know in English)
How to use it: to present sb with a fait accompli
Meaning: to leave sb no choice but to accept something without the possibility for him/her to oppose that thing. The situation is irreversible.
Ex: your parents don't like your girlfriend. You secretly get married. Then you go and tell them. You present your parents with a fait accompli.
Hope that was clear.
2006-06-19 14:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Offkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it depends on whether or not your subject is singular or plural. (the subject is what has been completed).
accomplis and accomplit are adverbs. in french the verb will get conjugated according to the subject. in english: this IS a done DEAL or these ARE done DEALS.
hope this helps.
2006-06-19 18:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by bellytail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That signifies "post Factum"..in Latin..That the case is closed..(implied that nothing cannot be dome more)..
2006-06-19 18:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fact done
2006-06-20 13:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋