French Idioms and Proverbs / A Companion to Deshumbert's "Dictionary of Difficulties"

by de V. Payen-Payne

Si fait! = Yes, indeed! On the contrary!

Cette place est votre fait = That situation is just the thing for you.

Je suis sûr de mon fait = I am sure of what I am saying; I know what I am about.

C’est un fait accompli = It is done and cannot be undone.

Travailler à prix fait (or, à forfait) = To work at an agreed price; To work by the piece.

Prendre quelqu’un sur le fait = To take any one in the act.

Il a pris fait et cause pour moi = He stood up for me; He took my part.

Falloir

L’homme qu’il faut = The very man (for a post).