No. 211 in French

véritable

Authentic; true; genuine.

In a sentence

Cet endroit est un véritable paradis.
This place is a true paradise.
Here, 'véritable' emphasizes the authenticity or genuineness of 'paradis', showing that the place is genuinely heavenly.
C'est une véritable opportunité pour apprendre.
This is a genuine opportunity to learn.
In this sentence, 'véritable' stresses the significance and realness of the opportunity, implying that it should be considered seriously.
Sa réponse était une véritable surprise.
His response was a real surprise.
The usage of 'véritable' in this context highlights the unexpected and authentic nature of the surprise, enhancing the sentence's impact.

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