adjectivenounnoun

véritable

true · real

Qui est réel, authentique, et non faux ou inventé.

The French word "véritable" is an adjective that means "genuine," "real," or "true." It emphasizes that something is authentic or not fake, often reinforcing the idea that something is exactly what it is claimed or appears to be.

For example:

"Un véritable ami" means "a true/genuine friend."
"Un véritable chef-d'œuvre" means "a real masterpiece."

Synonyms and their differences:

Authentique: Means "authentic," emphasizing that something is exactly as claimed, often used for objects or documents, like "une signature authentique" (an authentic signature).
Réel: Means "real" or "actual," often focusing on existence or reality rather than quality or authenticity. For example, "un danger réel" (a real danger).
Sincère: Means "sincere," relating to honesty or genuine feelings but not necessarily about physical authenticity.
Exact(e): Means "exact" or "precise," focusing on correctness or accuracy, less about authenticity.

In summary, "véritable" is specifically used to stress authenticity or genuineness, often with a flattering or emphatic connotation.