réel /ʁeˈɛl/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "actual".

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Source term
actual
Translation
réel
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form réel
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
réel + noun / It is réel
Examples
Le coût réel du voyage était bien plus élevé que prévu.
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Example Sentences

Le coût réel du voyage était bien plus élevé que prévu.

English: The actual cost of the trip was much higher than expected.

B2 · Ideal And Reality

La véritable raison de son départ ne nous a jamais été clairement expliquée.

English: His actual reason for leaving was never clearly explained to us.

B2 · Ideal And Reality

La taille réelle de la photo est bien plus petite que celle-ci.

English: The actual size of the photograph is far smaller than this.

B2 · Ideal And Reality

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