reste vrai
To say 'keep it real' in French, use reste vrai.
Meaning: to be authentic (verb)
Which one should you use?
The informal expression Pas de chichis is used to convey the idea of 'cutting the nonsense' or 'keeping it simple'.
Did you know?
- While reste vrai is the literal equivalent, French speakers often use the phrase être cash to describe someone who is brutally honest and keeps it real.
- To describe someone who is not 'keeping it real', a French speaker might call them un faux-jeton, which literally means 'a fake token'.
- In French, the quality of being 'real' or straightforward is called la franchise. Depending on the context, this can be interpreted as a lack of politeness rather than a virtue.
Examples in context
- Pour réussir dans ce domaine, il est essentiel de rester authentique.To succeed in this field, it's essential to keep it real.
- Peu importe les critiques, reste vrai.No matter the criticism, keep it real.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing how to handle a social media profile.
- ManonTu veux vraiment changer ton style ?Do you really want to change your style?
- GabrielOui, pour plaire à tout le monde.Yes, to please everyone.
- ManonGabriel, reste vrai, c'est ça qui compte.Gabriel, keep it real, that's what matters.
- GabrielTu as raison, Manon. Je reste moi-même.You're right, Manon. I'll stay myself.
