Usage Note
Exactement is often used as a one-word confirmation, equivalent to 'exactly' or 'precisely' in English, signalling strong agreement with what was just said. It derives from exact and is a common discourse marker in conversation. The related adjective exact (feminine exacte) means 'accurate' or 'correct'.
Examples
"C'est exactement ce que je voulais dire."
Natural Translation
That is exactly what I meant.
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