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réellement

really, truly

adverb reh-el-MAHN Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Réellement is more formal than vraiment and emphasises that something is genuine or factual (cela s'est réellement passé, 'that really happened'). It is often used to counter doubt or disbelief. The adjective réel/réelle ('real') is its base, and the noun réalité ('reality') is closely related.

Examples

"Ce film est réellement basé sur une histoire vraie."

Natural Translation

This film is truly based on a true story.

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