actuellement

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At the present time or, in philosophy, as something real rather than merely possible.

Examples

  • Ce qui est actuellement vrai s'oppose ici à ce qui est seulement possible.
    What is actually true is contrasted here with what is merely possible.
  • La situation est actuellement plus calme.
    The situation is currently calmer.
  • Elle travaille actuellement à Lyon.
    She is currently working in Lyon.
  • Ce modèle n'est pas actuellement disponible.
    This model is not currently available.
  • L'effet est contenu actuellement dans sa cause.
    The effect is actually contained in its cause.

Similar words

en ce moment
en acte
présentement
aujourd'hui
de fait
à présent
pour le moment
effectivement
maintenant
réellement

Meanings

At the present time

adverb
everyday
neutral
At the time being spoken or written about, often for a situation that may later change.

Examples

  • Elle travaille actuellement à Lyon.
    She is currently working in Lyon.
  • Le musée est actuellement fermé pour travaux.
    The museum is currently closed for renovation.
  • Nous cherchons actuellement un nouvel appartement.
    We are currently looking for a new apartment.
  • Ce modèle n'est pas actuellement disponible.
    This model is not currently available.
  • La situation est actuellement plus calme.
    The situation is currently calmer.
  • Il y a actuellement trois postes vacants.
    There are currently three vacant positions.

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In actuality

adverb
philosophy
technical
Existing or happening in reality, as opposed to only potentially or virtually.

Examples

  • Cette capacité existe virtuellement, mais elle n'est pas actuellement réalisée.
    This capacity exists potentially, but it is not actually realized.
  • L'effet est contenu actuellement dans sa cause.
    The effect is actually contained in its cause.
  • Ce qui est actuellement vrai s'oppose ici à ce qui est seulement possible.
    What is actually true is contrasted here with what is merely possible.
  • La forme est actuellement présente dans la matière.
    The form is actually present in the matter.
  • L'être peut être considéré virtuellement ou actuellement.
    Being can be considered potentially or actually.

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Etymology

Formed from French actuel, meaning present or real, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment. The older sense was ‘in reality’ and survives mainly in philosophy, while the time sense became standard in everyday French.

FAQ

What does actuellement mean in French?

In everyday French, actuellement means currently, at present, or now.

Does actuellement mean actually?

Usually no. In everyday speech it means currently. It can mean actually only in a technical philosophy sense.

How is actuellement pronounced?

Actuellement is pronounced /aktɥɛlmɑ̃/.

Where does actuellement go in a sentence?

It commonly follows the conjugated verb, as in Le musée est actuellement fermé, but it can also begin a sentence.

What are synonyms for actuellement?

Common synonyms include en ce moment, à présent, maintenant, and pour le moment.

Is actuellement an adjective?

No. Actuellement is an invariant adverb. The related adjective is actuel.

Where does actuellement come from?

It is formed from actuel and the adverb suffix -ment.

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