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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