Réel (en. Real)

/ʁe.ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is not fictitious, which has an objective existence.
This problem is real and requires a solution.
Ce problème est réel et nécessite une solution.
Which is related to material reality.
He has real needs that must be met.
Il a des besoins réels qui doivent être satisfaits.
In mathematics, relates to numbers that are neither imaginary nor complex.
The solutions to this equation are real.
Les solutions de cette équation sont réelles.

Etymology

From Latin 'realis', which means 'material, concrete'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak from the abstract to the real
to refer to practical concepts based on abstract notions.
parler de l'abstrait au réel
to touch the real
to confront tangible reality.
toucher du réel
to realize something real
to implement a concrete project.
réaliser quelque chose de réel

Related Words

reality
State of being real, that which exists and can be perceived.
réalité
to realize
To implement or execute something.
réaliser
really
In a real manner, effectively.
réellement

Slang Meanings

Something authentic or valuable.
This movie is a real favorite.
Ce film est un réel coup de cœur.
To do something authentically.
You need to be real in your intentions.
Il faut que tu soies réel dans tes intentions.