indeed

vraiment, réellement

Sert à renforcer une description ou des remerciements.

En anglais simple : Used to make a description or expression of thanks stronger.

• Thank you very much indeed.
• That is very kind indeed.
• She did very well indeed in the exam.

Comment l'utiliser : very + adjective/adverb + indeed (The cake was very good indeed.)

Synonymes : really, truly

Expressions courantes : very good indeed, thank you indeed, very much indeed

en effet, effectivement

Sert à affirmer ou à confirmer que quelque chose est bien vrai.

En anglais simple : Used to say that something is really true or to confirm it.

• The story is indeed true.
• He did indeed visit us yesterday.
• This is indeed the house we saw online.

Synonymes : in fact, actually, certainly

Expressions courantes : is indeed, indeed true, indeed the case

voire, en fait

Sert à ajouter un point plus fort ou plus surprenant à ce qui vient d’être dit.

En anglais simple : Used to add a stronger or more surprising point to what you have just said.

• The town was quiet; indeed, most shops were closed.
• He rarely smiled, or indeed spoke at all.
• She knew the street and indeed the whole neighbourhood.

Synonymes : in fact, actually

Expressions courantes : or indeed, and indeed, indeed the whole

en effet, tout à fait

Réponse qui montre que l’on est d’accord avec ce que quelqu’un a dit.

En anglais simple : Used as a reply to show that you agree with what someone said.

• “That was a lovely meal.” “Indeed!”
• “We need more time.” “Indeed, we do.”
• “She works hard.” “Yes, indeed.”

Synonymes : yes, certainly, absolutely

Contraires : no

Expressions courantes : yes indeed, indeed it is

vraiment ?, ah bon ?

Réponse qui exprime la surprise, le doute ou le désaccord.

En anglais simple : Used as a reply to show surprise, doubt, or disagreement.

• “I never make mistakes.” “Indeed?”
• “He says he owns the island.” “Indeed?”
• “I deserve a prize.” “Indeed! For arriving late?”

Synonymes : really

Expressions courantes : indeed really, indeed you do