accompli Definition
a thing that has already happened or been done and cannot be changed.
Using accompli: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accompli" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The decision was presented to us as an accompli.
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The merger was an accompli before we even knew about it.
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By the time we found out, it was already an accompli.
accompli Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accompli
- fait accompli
- done deal
- irreversible act
Origins of accompli
from French 'accompli', past participle of 'accomplir', meaning 'to accomplish'
Summary: accompli in Brief
'Accompli' [əˈkɒmpli] refers to a thing that has already happened or been done and cannot be changed. It is often used in the phrase 'fait accompli,' meaning an accomplished fact or an irreversible act. Examples include 'The decision was presented to us as an accompli' and 'The merger was an accompli before we even knew about it.'
