English–French

“true” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vʁɛ/

Example

C'est une vraie histoire.

It's a true story.

Illustration for vrai (true)

How to say “true” in French

“True” in French is vrai.

A clear object or statement with no false layer covering what it really is.

Full entry for vrai: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vrai

Est-ce vrai que tu as gagné ?

Is it true that you won?

Tips for using vrai

  • Before a noun, vrai can mean genuine or characteristic, as in un vrai ami, while its feminine form is vraie.

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