genuine

• Décrit ce qui est réellement ce que l'on dit que c'est ; authentique et véritable.

Describes something that is truly what it is said to be; authentic and real.

1. Authentic or realB1formal

   Truly what something is said to be; not fake or artificial.

   Authentique, véritable

   • The painting was confirmed to be a genuine Picasso.
   • She wore a genuine diamond necklace.
   • This is a genuine antique from the 18th century.

   Synonymesactualauthenticbona fidelegitimaterealsinceretrueunfeignedveritable

   Antonymesartificialboguscounterfeitfakefalseinauthenticmockphonyshamspurious

2. Sincere or honestB1formal

   Showing true feelings or intentions; not pretending.

   Sincère ou honnête

   • He offered a genuine apology for his mistake.
   • Her smile was warm and genuine.
   • I appreciate your genuine concern for my well-being.

   Synonymescandidearnestfrankhonestopenrealsinceretruetruthfulunaffected

   Antonymesdisingenuousfakefalsefeignedhypocriticalinsincerephonypretended