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    Vérité (en. Truth)

    veʁite

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Conformity to reality.
    The truth is sometimes hard to accept.
    La vérité est parfois dure à accepter.
    A collection of real facts or verified statements.
    He finally revealed the truth about that incident.
    Il a enfin révélé la vérité sur cet incident.
    What is considered right or moral.
    Everyone has their own truth on the matter.
    Chacun a sa propre vérité sur la question.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'veritas', meaning truth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the truth comes from the mouths of children
    Children often say innocent and true things.
    la vérité sort de la bouche des enfants
    to tell the truth
    To express what is real without lies.
    dire la vérité
    to seek the truth
    Trying to discover what is real or authentic.
    chercher la vérité
    the truth is elsewhere
    The idea that reality may be different from what one sees.
    la vérité est ailleurs

    Related Words

    truthful
    One who tells the truth.
    véridique
    veracity
    The quality of what is true.
    véracité
    revealed truth
    Truth considered divine or sacred.
    vérité révélée

    Slang Meanings

    To tell the truth bluntly.
    Stop beating around the bush, tell the truth!
    Arrête de tourner autour du pot, dis la vérité !
    To accept a difficult situation.
    He had to face the truth about his project.
    Il a dû faire face à la vérité sur son projet.