Significado
To speak honestly and accurately.
Contexto cultural
The French value 'la franchise' (frankness). Telling a difficult truth is often seen as a sign of respect for the other person's intelligence. In Quebec, the phrase is just as common, but you might also hear 'dire les vraies affaires' in a more informal or political context. The phrase is legally binding in courts across the Francophonie, where witnesses must swear to tell 'toute la vérité'.
The 'Vous' Trap
Always remember 'Vous dites'. Never say 'Vous disez'—it's the most common mistake for learners of all levels.
Don't use 'Parler'
English speakers often say 'parler la vérité'. In French, you 'say' (dire) the truth, you don't 'speak' it.
Significado
To speak honestly and accurately.
The 'Vous' Trap
Always remember 'Vous dites'. Never say 'Vous disez'—it's the most common mistake for learners of all levels.
Don't use 'Parler'
English speakers often say 'parler la vérité'. In French, you 'say' (dire) the truth, you don't 'speak' it.
Teste-se
Choose the correct verb for the phrase 'the truth'.
Il faut ____ la vérité.
'Dire' is the only verb that collocations with 'la vérité' in this context.
Fill in the missing article.
Elle dit toujours ___ vérité.
'Vérité' is feminine, so it requires 'la'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'dire'.
A: Est-ce que vous ____ la vérité ? B: Oui, nous disons la vérité.
'Vous dites' is the irregular present tense form.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Je jure de dire la vérité, toute la vérité.'
This is the standard oath taken in a courtroom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIl faut ____ la vérité.
'Dire' is the only verb that collocations with 'la vérité' in this context.
Elle dit toujours ___ vérité.
'Vérité' is feminine, so it requires 'la'.
A: Est-ce que vous ____ la vérité ? B: Oui, nous disons la vérité.
'Vous dites' is the irregular present tense form.
'Je jure de dire la vérité, toute la vérité.'
This is the standard oath taken in a courtroom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasIt is grammatically possible but very rare and sounds poetic or philosophical. Stick to 'dire la vérité' for everyday use.
Yes, 'la vérité' is always feminine. There is no masculine form.
The opposite is 'dire un mensonge' or more commonly the verb 'mentir'.
Frases relacionadas
Dire ses quatre vérités
specialized formTo tell someone exactly what you think of them (usually negative).
Rétablir la vérité
similarTo set the record straight.
La vérité sort de la bouche des enfants
idiomChildren always tell the truth.
