French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
véritable
Pronunciation
IPA/veʁitabl/
Meaning
- adjectivereal
Example
Il a trouvé un véritable trésor.
He found a real treasure.
More examples
C'est un véritable ami.
This is a true friend.
Core concept
A thing that is real, authentic, or genuinely of the stated kind.
Common phrases
un véritable ami
a true friend
un véritable trésor
a real treasure
une véritable surprise
a real surprise
Similar words
vrai: True and factually correct.
authentique: Authentic in origin or craftsmanship, not an imitation.
réel: Actually existing rather than imagined or hypothetical.
Definition in French
Signifie que quelque chose est conforme à la réalité, utilisé pour marquer l'authenticité ou la véracité.
Word origin
Véritable comes through Old French from Latin veritabilis, formed from veritas, meaning truth, and it retains this link with reality and authenticity.
Usage tips
- Véritable is often more formal or emphatic than everyday vrai, especially in speech, where vrai is usually more natural.
Other meanings
- trueadjective
- genuineadjective
Opposites
- fauxfakeadjective
- artificielartificialadjective
Related words
- véritablementtrulyadverb