vrai

/vʁɛ/

adjective

true

real

genuine

(colloquial) used as an intensifier before a noun: 'real' / 'really' (e.g., un vrai problème)

C'est un vrai ami.

He's a true friend.

nounmasculine

truth

what is true

Il y a du vrai dans ce qu'il raconte.

There's some truth in what he says.

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Vrai is an adjective meaning "true" or "real." It describes nouns or acts as a predicate adjective.

It often precedes the noun it modifies, like "un vrai problème" (a real problem), or follows it for emphasis.

It's common in expressions like "C'est vrai" (It's true).

Remember agreement: vrai (m.sg), vraie (f.sg), vrais (m.pl), vraies (f.pl).

Don't confuse it with "très" (very). Its position can slightly alter meaning:

"un vrai ami" (a genuine friend) vs. "un ami vrai" (a friend who is true/loyal).