Vraie (en. Real)

[vʁɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Indicates what is true or factual.
It's a true story.
C'est une histoire vraie.
Refers to a person who is honest and sincere.
She has a true nature.
Elle est d'une nature vraie.
Which is exact or without deception.
He always gives me true advice.
Il me donne toujours des conseils vrais.

Etymology

From the Latin 'verax', meaning true.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the real life
The reality of the world, sometimes contrasted with an ideal.
la vraie vie
true friends
Friends who are sincere and loyal.
des amis vrais
a real question
A question that deserves a serious answer.
une vraie question

Related Words

truthfulness
Quality of what is true.
véracité
to verify
To confirm the truthfulness of something.
vérifier
true
Masculine form of true, designating something that is true.
vrai

Slang Meanings

To be honest
To be honest, I don't think it's a good idea.
À vraie dire, je ne pense pas que ce soit une bonne idée.
It's real
What he's saying is real, I saw it with my own eyes.
Ce qu'il dit, c'est du vrai, je l'ai vu de mes propres yeux.