very

• Adverbe utilisé pour souligner le degré ou l'intensité d'un adjectif ou d'un autre adverbe.

An adverb used to emphasize the degree or intensity of an adjective or another adverb.

1. Exact or preciseB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is exactly the one being referred to.

   exact, lui-même

   • This is the very book I was looking for.
   • He is the very person we need for the job.
   • That is the very reason I decided to leave.

   Synonymesactualexactidenticalpreciserealsameselfsametrue

2. Extreme or absoluteB2formal

   Used to emphasize the extreme nature of something.

   Très, extrêmement (sens intensif absolu)

   • She was at the very end of her patience.
   • The very thought of flying terrifies him.
   • He arrived at the very last moment.

   Synonymesabsolutecompletedownrightextremeoutrightsheertotalutterveritable

• Adverbe intensificateur utilisé pour souligner le degré d'un adjectif ou d'un autre adverbe, signifiant « extrêmement » ou « à un haut degré ». C'est l'un des adverbes les plus courants de la langue anglaise, employé dans tous les registres et dialectes.

An intensifying adverb used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or another adverb, meaning 'extremely' or 'to a high degree.' It is one of the most common adverbs in English and is used across all registers and dialects.

1. To a high degreeA1formal

   Used to emphasize the intensity or extent of an adjective or adverb.

   très

   • She is very happy with her new job.
   • The test was very difficult.
   • He runs very fast.

   Synonymesawfullyexceedinglyexceptionallyextraordinarilyextremelygreatlyhighlyimmenselyintenselyreallyterriblytremendously

2. Exactly or preciselyA2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is exactly the one being referred to.

   exactement, précisément

   • This is the very book I was looking for.
   • He arrived at the very moment the meeting started.
   • That is the very reason I called you.

   Synonymesexactlyexpresslyjustpreciselyright