How to Say "Genuine" in French

authentique

/ɔ.tɑ̃.tik/

The English phrase 'genuine' is translated into French as authentique.

authentique is used to describe something that is real or authentic, specifically implying that an object is an original and not a forgery.

Meaning: real, authentic (adj)

Which one should you use?

While authentique implies that something is an original or not a forgery, the French word vrai is a more general term for 'true' or 'real'.

The adjective authentique is the same for both masculine and feminine singular forms. To make the adjective plural, add an -s to the end of the word.

The word is pronounced /ɔ.tɑ̃.tik/ and has 3 syllables.

In French legal contexts, an acte authentique is a specific type of document drafted by a public official, such as a notary, to ensure its legality.
The word authentique is a linguistic relative of the English word 'author', as both stem from roots meaning 'originator' or 'source'.
If you are talking about 'genuine' leather, French speakers almost always use the term cuir véritable rather than cuir authentique.

Le diamant semble authentique.
The diamond appears genuine.
This sentence is useful for showing how to use authentique when describing the appearance of an object.
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Je pense qu'elles sont authentiques.
I think that these are genuine.
This sentence shows how to use the plural form of authentique.
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Même les experts prirent le tableau pour un authentique Rembrandt.
Even the experts took the painting for a genuine Rembrandt.
This sentence demonstrates using authentique to identify an original work of art.
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C'est un témoignage véritable
It's a genuine testimony
Cette peinture est authentique
This painting is genuine
Il a fait une déclaration sincère
He made a genuine statement
C'est du vrai cuir
It's genuine leather
J'ai acheté une œuvre d'art authentique dans cette galerie.
I bought a genuine piece of artwork from this gallery.
Leur amour est sincère et véritable.
Their love is sincere and genuine.
Ce film est un vrai chef-d'œuvre.
This film is a genuine masterpiece.
Elle arbore un sourire de bon aloi.
She wears a genuinely pleasant smile.
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Lucas and Chloé are looking at an old leather bag in a shop.

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