faits accomplis
/ˌfeɪts.əˈkɔm.pliz/
faits accomplis is the plural of fait accompli.
Meaning of fait accompli
Noun
fait accompli (plural faits accomplis)
- Something which has already happened, before those affected had the chance to raise objections or queries; especially, such a thing that cannot be undone.
- Thanks to a bureaucratic fait accompli, the demolition was already approved and has already started.
- An action or establishment that cannot be undone.
- Near-synonyms: done deal, water under the bridge
- Synonyms:
- done deal, water under the bridge
Questions about faits accomplis
- What is faits accomplis the plural of?
- Faits accomplis is the plural of fait accompli.
- How do you pronounce faits accomplis?
- Faits accomplis is pronounced /ˌfeɪts.əˈkɔm.pliz/.
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