En Effet Meaning of the French Expression

The French expression  en effet  is used to confirm what was just said and may also introduce an explanation or other additional information.  The expression  is underutilized by English speakers, who often say  en  fait  when what they really mean is  en  effet. Both expressions can be translated by in fact, but the difference is that  en effet  confirms, whereas  en  fait  contradicts.   Overview Expression: En effet Pronunciation: [a(n) nay feh] Meaning: indeed, because, actually, in fact, thats right Synonym:  When used to agree with what was just said,  en effet  is synonymous with  voilà  .   Literal translation: in effect Register: normal Examples Il veut venir avec nous ?   -En effet.He wants to come with us? -Thats right.  Je ne serai pas là   mardi, en effet, je dois amener ma mà ¨re chez le mà ©decin.I wont be there on Tuesday, because I have to take my mother to the doctor.Elle est en effet plus grande.Indeed / Youre right / Thats true, she is taller.As-tu dà ©jà   vu ce film ? -En effet, je lai vu la semaine dernià ¨re.Have you already seen this movie? -Yes, in fact, I saw it last week.