English Explanatory Dictionary

fait accompli

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something which has already happened, before those affected had the chance to raise objections or queries; especially, such a thing that cannot be undone.
  2. An action or establishment that cannot be undone.

Pronunciation

/ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ /fɛt-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-fait accompli.wav

Word forms

fait accompli faits accomplis

Etymology

Etymology tree French fait French accompli French fait accompliubor. English fait accompli Unadapted borrowing from French fait accompli.

Synonyms

done deal water under the bridge
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