reality

• État de ce qui existe réellement ou effectivement, par opposition à ce qui est imaginaire, illusoire ou seulement conçu par l'esprit. Désigne aussi le monde concret et les faits objectifs tels qu'ils se présentent.

A noun referring to the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or imaginary notion of them.

indénombrable

1. The state of things as they existB1formal

   The actual state of things, as opposed to an idealistic or imaginary idea.

   Réalité

   • He had to face the reality of his financial situation.
   • The reality of the situation is that we need more time.
   • She struggled to accept the reality of her loss.

   Synonymesactualityexistencefactreal worldtruth

   Antonymesdreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

2. Something that is realB1formal

   An actual thing, event, or situation that exists in the physical world.

   réalité (ce qui est réel)

   • Virtual reality is becoming more advanced.
   • The dream felt so real, but it was not reality.
   • The reality of climate change is undeniable.

   Synonymesactualitycertaintyfactphenomenontruth

   Antonymesdelusiondreamfantasyfictionillusionimaginationunreality

3. Everyday lifeA2informal

   The ordinary, practical aspects of life, as opposed to fantasy or fiction.

   réalité quotidienne

   • After the vacation, it was back to reality.
   • Reality TV shows are very popular.
   • In reality, things are often more complicated than they seem.

   Synonymesreal lifereal world

   Antonymesdreamfantasyfictionillusionimagination