What does vraiment in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vraiment in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vraiment in French.

The word vraiment in French means truly, actually, really, really, definitely, really, genuinely, honestly, really, honestly, not really. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vraiment

truly, actually, really

adverbe (effectivement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il est vraiment parti par le train.
He really has left on the train.

really, definitely

adverbe (réellement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Mange-t-elle vraiment ?
Is she really eating?

really, genuinely

adverbe (tout à fait, très) (intensifier)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il danse vraiment très bien.
He dances really well.

honestly

adverbe (véritablement) (intensifier)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cet enfant est vraiment insupportable.
Honestly, this child is unbearable!

really, honestly

adverbe (terme d'exaspération)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ah oui, vraiment, tu crois tout cela !
Oh yeah? You honestly believe all of that?!

not really

locution adverbiale (pas tout à fait)

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