vraiment

/vʁɛ.mɑ̃/

really

C'est vraiment incroyable!

It's really incredible!

informal

Used to emphasize the truth or reality of something, often to express genuine surprise, agreement, or intensity.

Tu as vraiment fait ça ?

Did you really do that?

Elle est vraiment gentille.

She is really nice.

Often used to confirm or emphasize a statement, similar to 'really' or 'truly' in English.

Collocations

not at all

really well

Use 'vraiment' to emphasize a point or express genuine surprise.

'Vraiment' is usually placed before the verb or adjective it modifies.

From Old French 'veraiement', from 'verai' (true) + '-ment' (adverbial suffix).

Can be used to soften a statement or express genuine surprise. Often used in casual conversation.

vrai

true

root

-ment

adverbial suffix

suffix

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