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!