indeed

• Adverbe utilisé pour souligner une affirmation ou confirmer que quelque chose est vrai. Peut signifier « vraiment », « assurément » ou « en réalité », et sert souvent à renforcer une déclaration ou à exprimer l'accord.

An adverb used to emphasize a statement or confirm something as true. It can mean 'truly,' 'certainly,' or 'in fact,' and is often used to strengthen an assertion or express agreement.

1. Emphasizing a statementB1formal

   Used to emphasize a positive statement or confirm something.

   Effectivement / En effet

   • He is indeed a very talented musician.
   • The weather was indeed beautiful yesterday.
   • She was indeed the best candidate for the job.

   Synonymesabsolutelycertainlydefinitelytrulyundoubtedly

2. Introducing a stronger pointB2formal

   Used to introduce a more precise or stronger statement.

   Introduire un point plus fort

   • It is a difficult task; indeed, it may be impossible.
   • The results were surprising; indeed, they were groundbreaking.
   • He was not just late; indeed, he missed the entire meeting.

   Synonymesactuallyevenin factnayrathertrulyverily