adverb
très
very
Ce mot sert à renforcer le sens d’un adjectif ou d’un adverbe, pour dire qu’il y en a beaucoup ou que c’est à un haut degré.
The French word "très" is an adverb meaning "very" in English.
Meaning
- Très is used to intensify an adjective, adverb, or sometimes other words, indicating a high degree or extent of something.
Usage
- It often precedes adjectives or adverbs to increase their intensity.
- Example: très grand → very big / very tall
- très rapide → very fast
Parts
- "Très" does not have smaller meaningful parts; it is a simple, standalone adverb.
Synonyms
- Common synonyms in French include "fortement" (strongly), but "très" is by far the most common for general intensification.
- English equivalents include:
- very
- extremely
- highly
Antonyms
- There isn't a direct antonym adverb in French for "très," but words expressing the opposite intensity (like "peu", meaning "little" or "not very") can function somewhat as antonyms depending on context.
Summary
- Très = very (an intensifier)
- Used before adjectives and adverbs to amplify meaning.
- A basic, commonly used adverb in French.
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Examples
La maison est très grande.adverb
The house is very big.
Cette ville est très belle.adverb
This city is very beautiful.
Ce chat est très gentil.adverb
This cat is very kind.
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