très vrai
The English phrase "very true" is translated into French as très vrai.
très vrai is used to express strong agreement with a statement that is accurate or factual. When you want to use the phrase as a standalone reaction to something someone has said, it is common to precede it with C'est, forming the phrase C'est très vrai (That is very true).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb très (very) and the adjective vrai (true).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective vrai must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine singular form is très vrai. Use très vraie when modifying a feminine noun, très vrais when modifying a masculine plural noun and très vraies when modifying a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The word très shares an ancient root with the English word 'through', coming from a Proto-Indo-European origin meaning 'to go through or over'.
- If you want to sound more like a local in a casual setting, you might skip 'true' entirely and simply say C'est clair, which literally translates to 'it is clear'.
- In many French-speaking regions, the expression C'est bien vrai is preferred over très vrai when someone wants to emphasize that something is the absolute truth.
Examples in context
- "Le temps, c'est de l'argent" est un dicton très vrai."Time is money" is very true as an aphorism.This sentence uses très vrai to describe an aphorism.Tatoeba #7699150 by Maxence, translation #14021129 by zogwarg
- C'est très vrai.This is very true.This sentence shows how to use très vrai as a standalone reaction.Tatoeba #1684712 by sacredceltic, translation #1682948 by Spamster
- Mon collègue a fait une observation pertinente. C'est tout à fait vrai.My colleague made a relevant observation. That is completely true.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing the importance of sleep.
- NathanLe sommeil est essentiel pour la mémoire.Sleep is essential for memory.
- ChloéC'est très vrai, je le remarque souvent.That is very true, I often notice it.
- NathanOn devrait tous dormir davantage.We should all sleep more.
- ChloéJe suis tout à fait d'accord avec toi.I completely agree with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries très, vrai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
