French word

vérité

Pronunciation

IPA/veʁite/

Meaning

  • feminine nountruth

Example

Ne me cache pas la vérité.

Don't hide the truth from me.

Illustration for vérité (truth)

More examples

L'enquête a mis au jour la vérité.

The investigation uncovered the truth.

Core concept

A solid fact that remains when appearances and claims are checked.

Common phrases

  • révéler la vérité

    reveal the truth

  • mettre au jour la vérité

    uncover the truth

Similar words

fait: An event confirmed through observation or recorded evidence.
sincérité: Honesty and openness without deceit in words or actions.

Definition in French

Fait ou proposition qui correspond à la réalité et qui n'est pas faux.

Word origin

Vérité comes from Old French verité, from Latin veritas, formed from verus, meaning 'true', with -tas marking a quality or state.

Usage tips

  • Vérité is feminine, so standard forms include la vérité and cette vérité.

Other meanings

  • realitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • véridiquetruthfuladjective

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