en fait
As a matter of fact, he did just catch that bird in midair with his teeth.
En fait, il a bel et bien attrapé cet oiseau au vol avec ses dents.
As a matter of fact, I know nothing about him.
En réalité, je ne sais rien de lui.
As a matter of fact, my wife is working on our first.
En fait, ma femme travaille sur notre premier.
— Die Hard (1988)
As a matter of fact, I dislike him.
À vrai dire, je ne l’aime pas.
As a matter of fact, it is true.
En fait, c’est vrai.
As a matter of fact, he was convinced.
En fait, il en était convaincu.
As a matter of fact, I thought he'd be here this afternoon.
À vrai dire, je pensais qu’il serait là cet après-midi.
— Double Indemnity (1944)
As a matter of fact, she is my sister.
En fait, c'est ma sœur.
As a matter of fact, I don't like her.
En fait, je ne l’aime pas.