exact

• Décrit ce qui est entièrement correct, précis et fidèle dans chaque détail.

Describes something that is completely correct, precise, and accurate in every detail.

1. Precise and accurateB1formal

   Strictly accurate or correct in every detail.

   exact (précis et correct)

   • Please provide the exact measurements for the table.
   • She gave the exact time of the appointment.
   • The exact location of the treasure remains unknown.

   Synonymesaccuratecorrectfaithfulmeticulouspreciserightrigorousscrupuloustrueunerring

   Antonymesapproximateimpreciseinaccurateinexactloosevague

2. Complete and totalB2informal

   Used for emphasis to mean 'complete' or 'absolute'.

   Complet et total

   • That is the exact opposite of what I said.
   • He is the exact person we need for the job.
   • This is the exact same model I was looking for.

   Synonymesabsolutecompleteentireoutrightperfectthoroughtotalutter

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exiger et d'obtenir quelque chose, en particulier un paiement ou des informations, souvent par la force ou l'autorité.

A verb used to indicate the act of demanding and obtaining something, especially payment or information, often through force or authority.

1. B2formal

   To demand and obtain something, often through force or authority.

   Exiger et obtenir

   • The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects.
   • They exacted a promise from him before releasing the documents.
   • The conquerors exacted tribute from the defeated nation.

   Synonymescompeldemandextortextractforcerequirewrestwring

   Antonymescedegivegrantofferprovide

2. Inflict or causeC1formal

   To cause something unpleasant to be suffered or experienced.

   Infliger, faire subir

   • The harsh winter exacted a heavy toll on the crops.
   • Years of stress exacted a toll on her health.
   • The war exacted a terrible price from the civilian population.

   Synonymescauseimposeinflictwreak