réel

/ʁe.ɛl/

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Translation

real, actual

Word origin

From Late Latin realis ('actual, relating to things'), from Latin res ('thing'). The same root gives English 'real' and 'reality'.

Origin
Latin
Root
realis
English cognates
real, reality

Grammar

Feminineréelle
Masc pluralréels
Fem pluralréelles

Examples

'inondation .

There is a real risk of flooding tonight.

.

This story is based on real events.

J' .

I felt real joy on seeing her again.

personnages .

The novel's characters have very real feelings.

, -estime .

The danger is very real, do not underestimate it.

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This word is part of lesson 32.