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All about the French phrase "C'est vrai"

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English translation

  • Translation : That's true

  • Register : Neutral - Basic

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  • IPA : / sɛ vʁɛ /

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C'est vrai meaning

Definition

The literal meaning is:

This is an expression that we use very often. It means "That's true / It's true / That's right / Indeed".

How to use

Let's start with a simple example, you are asked: "C'est vrai que tu as 25 ans ?" (Is it true that you are 25 years old?) you can answer: "Oui, c'est vrai" (Yes, it's true) or even just: "C'est vrai".

Now another use would be if you want to admit/concede something. In this case you can use the structure 'C'est vrai' + 'que'.

For example: "C'est vrai que je n'ai pas été gentil avec elle, mais ce n'était pas une excuse pour agir comme ça" (It's true that I wasn't nice to her, but it wasn't an excuse to act like this)

Synonyms

Few antonyms:

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Finally, let's see an example in a parallel story with slow audio.

Prendre un taxi

Take a taxi

Taxi driverBonjour madame. Où allez-vous ?
Hello madam. Where are you going?
KarineBonjour. Je vais à la gare.
Hello. I'm going to the train station.
Taxi driverTrès bien. Dois-je mettre votre sac dans le coffre ?
Very well. Should I put your bag in the trunk?
KarineOui, s'il vous plaît.
Yes, please.
Taxi driverC'est fait.
It's done.
KarineMerci. Combien de temps pour aller à la gare ?
Thank you. How long does it take to go to the train station?
Taxi driverEnviron quinze minutes. Vous êtes pressée ?
About fifteen minutes. Are you in a hurry?
KarineOui, je suis en retard.
Yes, I'm late.

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