Tres (en. Very)

[tʁɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In large quantity or intensity.
It is very hot today.
Il fait très chaud aujourd'hui.
To an excessive degree.
This situation is very complicated.
Cette situation est très compliquée.
In an extreme manner.
She was very happy to see him again.
Elle était très heureuse de le revoir.

Etymology

From Latin 'tres', meaning 'three.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

very good
expression to show that something is very satisfying.
très bien
very often
it happens frequently.
très souvent
very heavy
indicates significant weight or great seriousness.
très lourd

Related Words

too
indicates excess.
trop
more
indicates an increase.
plus

Slang Meanings

Very good, excellent.
This movie is so good!
Ce film est trop bien!
Very funny.
This joke is so funny!
Cette blague est trop drôle!