vraiment
really
Ce mot sert à renforcer une idée ou à montrer que quelque chose est vrai ou sincère.
Word: vraiment
Part of speech: Adverb
Meaning in English:
- "really"
- "truly"
- "indeed"
Explanation:
The French adverb vraiment is used to express sincerity, emphasize the truthfulness of a statement, or intensify the meaning of an adjective or verb. It translates commonly as "really," "truly," or "indeed" in English.
Parts:
Derived from vrai (meaning "true") with the suffix -ment which forms adverbs.
Examples:
- Il est vraiment intelligent.
(He is really intelligent.) - Je t'aime vraiment.
(I truly love you.)
Synonyms:
- effectivement
- réellement
- réellement
Antonyms:
- faussement (falsely)
- prétendument (allegedly/pretendedly)
Summary:
vraiment enhances a statement by indicating that something is true, genuine, or to a significant degree. It frequently serves to confirm or give weight to opinions or facts.
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Examples
Ce film est vraiment intéressant.adverb
This movie is really interesting.
Ce livre est vraiment captivant.adverb
This book is really captivating.
Est-ce que tu es vraiment prêt pour le voyage ?adverb
Are you really ready for the trip?
Il fait vraiment froid ce matin.adverb
It is really cold this morning.
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