Fait Accompli

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Pronunciation: /feɪ əˈkɒmpli/

Definitions of fait accompli

noun a thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it

Example Sentences

A1 The decision to cancel the event was a fait accompli.

A2 The team's victory was a fait accompli once they scored the first goal.

B1 The merger of the two companies seemed like a fait accompli after months of negotiations.

B2 The signing of the contract made the partnership a fait accompli.

C1 The politician's resignation was seen as a fait accompli by many.

C2 The new law was passed without much opposition, making it a fait accompli.

Examples of fait accompli in a Sentence

formal The decision to move forward with the project was seen as a fait accompli by the board members.

informal Once she made up her mind, it was a fait accompli that we were going to the beach for the weekend.

slang As soon as he said he was buying the tickets, it was a done deal - a fait accompli.

figurative Her graduation was a fait accompli, given her dedication to her studies and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of fait accompli

past tense

made accomplished

plural

faits accomplis

comparative

more fait accompli

superlative

most fait accompli

present tense

makes accomplished

future tense

will have accomplished

perfect tense

has accomplished

continuous tense

is accomplishing

singular

fait accompli

positive degree

fait accompli

infinitive

to accomplish

gerund

accomplishing

participle

accomplished

Origin and Evolution of fait accompli

First Known Use: 1826 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'fait accompli' originated in French and translates to 'accomplished fact'. It was initially used in diplomatic contexts to refer to an action that has already been completed and is irreversible.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fait accompli' has come to be used more broadly to describe any situation that is already established or decided, often with a sense of inevitability or finality.