vrai

true

real

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vrai

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).

adjective

1. (in accordance with reality)

a. true

Je peux confirmer que l’histoire de Marina était vraie.I can confirm that Marina's story was true.

2. (authentic)

a. real

Est-ce une vraie perle ?Is that a real pearl?

b. genuine

Te contenterais-tu d’un amour qui ne soit pas vrai ?Would you settle for a love that isn't genuine?

3. (principal)

a. real

Nous ne connaissons toujours pas la vraie motivation du suspect.We still don't know the suspect's real motive.

b. true

Les employés veulent connaître la vraie raison de toutes les suppressions d’emplois.The employees want to know the true reason for all the job cuts.

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

masculine noun

4. (veracity)

a. truth

Face à toute cette désinformation, il est essentiel de savoir distinguer le faux du vrai.In the wake of all this disinformation, knowing how to distinguish truth from lies is essential.

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