factual

• Relatif aux faits ; fondé sur des faits réels plutôt que sur des opinions, des théories ou des suppositions. Se dit de ce qui est conforme à la réalité ou vérifiable.

Based on facts; concerned with what is actually the case rather than with opinions or theories.

1. B2formal

   Relating to or based on facts; real and not imaginary.

   Factuel (fondé sur les faits)

   • The report provided factual evidence for the claim.
   • She gave a factual account of the events.
   • We need factual information to make a decision.

   Synonymesaccurateactualauthenticgenuineobjectiverealtruetruthfulverifiable

   Antonymesfalsefictionalfictitiousimaginarymythicaluntrue

2. Characterized by factsB2formal

   Containing or consisting of facts; not opinion or fiction.

   factuel (caractérisé par les faits)

   • The documentary was entirely factual and well-researched.
   • His statement was factual and supported by data.
   • A factual description of the incident was required.

   Synonymesaccurateactualobjectiverealtruetruthfulverifiable

   Antonymesfalsefancifulfictionalfictitiousimaginaryuntrue