Vrais (en. Real)
/vʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Being authentic or real.
They are true friends I can count on.
Ce sont des vrais amis sur qui je peux compter.
Which is true in nature or quality.
He needs real advice for his project.
Il a besoin de vrais conseils pour son projet.
Which is sincere or honest.
I prefer people who are real with me.
Je préfère les gens qui sont vrais avec moi.
Etymology
From Latin 'verax', which means true.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have real worries
to have real and significant concerns.
avoir de vrais soucis
true friends
friends who are loyal and sincere.
les vrais amis
to speak truthfully
to be honest and direct in a conversation.
parler vrai
Related Words
truth
Correspondence with reality.
vérité
authenticity
Quality of being authentic.
authenticité
sincerity
Quality of being sincere and honest.
sincérité
Slang Meanings
Term used to describe something authentic.
This album is real sound, I love it!
Cet album est du vrai son, je l'adore!
Expresses reality, without artifice.
What he said is true!
Ce qu'il a dit, c'est du vrai!