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"Really?" in French: vraiment ?
vraiment ?
Really? in French is often vraiment ? — surprise or soft challenge. Vraiment seul can also mean really/truly in a statement: c'est vraiment bien.
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How to pronounce vraiment ?
Say it
vreh-MAHN
/vʁɛ.mɑ̃/
Vraiment: vreh-MAHN. Nasal -ment. Rise sharply for the question vraiment ?
"Really?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vraiment ? | really? Surprise / check. | Surprise / check. |
| ah vraiment ? | oh really? Slightly skeptical. | Slightly skeptical. |
| c'est vraiment… | it's really… Intensifier in statements. | Intensifier in statements. |
| sans blague ? | no kidding? Casual alternative. | Casual alternative. |
How to use vraiment ? in real life
- 1Gossip check
Il déménage à Lyon ? Vraiment ?
He's moving to Lyon? Really?
Standalone vraiment ?
- 2Good news
Tu as eu le poste ? Vraiment ? Bravo !
You got the job? Really? Congrats!
Happy surprise.
- 3Taste test
C'est vraiment trop salé, non ?
It's really too salty, right?
Statement intensifier.
Mistakes English speakers make with vraiment ?
Incorrect: Really ? in French after surprising news.
Correct: Vraiment ?
Use vraiment ?
Incorrect: C'est vraiement bon.
Correct: C'est vraiment bon.
Spelling is vraiment.
Good to know
Vraiment ? can be warm or slightly doubtful depending on eyebrows and tone. For stronger disbelief, try sérieux ? For agreement, ah ouais, vraiment softens into acknowledgment.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing travel news
ChatPal
Je pars au Japon en mars.
I'm going to Japan in March.
You
Vraiment ? Depuis combien de temps tu prépares ça ?
Really? How long have you been planning that?
ChatPal
Vraiment depuis un an — billets déjà pris.
Really for a year—tickets already bought.
You
Trop bien. Envoie des photos.
So cool. Send photos.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Really?" in French
How do you say really? in French?
Vraiment ?
Can vraiment mean truly in a sentence?
Yes: c'est vraiment bien.
What is a casual alternative?
Sans blague ? or sérieux ?
How do you pronounce vraiment?
vreh-MAHN.
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