truth

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est vrai, ainsi qu'un fait, une croyance ou une affirmation tenue pour vraie.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being true, or a fact, belief, or proposition that is accepted as true.

1. Factual realityA2formal

   The quality or state of being true; that which is in accordance with fact or reality.

   Vérité (réalité factuelle)

   • The truth is that she never lied to us.
   • He finally admitted the truth about the accident.
   • Scientists seek the truth through experiments.

   Synonymesactualityfactfactualityrealityverity

   Antonymesfalsehoodfalsityfictionlieuntruth

2. Honesty or sincerityA2formal

   The quality of being honest and not hiding anything.

   Honnêteté ou sincérité

   • There is no truth in his accusations.
   • She spoke the truth without hesitation.
   • Truth is the foundation of a strong relationship.

   Synonymescandorfranknesshonestyintegrityopennesssinceritytruthfulnessveracity

   Antonymesdeceitdeceptiondishonestyfalsehoodinsincerity

3. Fundamental principleB2formal

   A fundamental or universal fact or principle, often considered to be self-evident.

   principe fondamental

   • The truth of the matter is that change is inevitable.
   • Ancient philosophers debated the nature of truth.
   • One universal truth is that all people need love.

   Synonymesaxiomlawmaximpostulatepreceptprincipletenetverity

   Antonymesfallacyfalsehooduntruth