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real life in French

real life in French is vie réelle, vraie vie — real life means the world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.

real life in French

vie réelle
noun
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.
vraie vie
noun
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.

What does "real life" mean?

  1. noun The world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.
    "It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time."
  2. adjective Actually existing or having actually happened; not invented. Usually written real-life.
    "The film is based on a real-life kidnapping."
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real life in a sentence

  • It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time.
  • We'd been messaging for a year before we met in real life.
  • The film is based on a real-life kidnapping.
  • She's a real-life astronaut, not an actor in a suit.

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What is "real life" in French?

"real life" in French is vie réelle, vraie vie. real life means: The world as it actually is, as opposed to fiction, theory, games or online space.

How do you use "real life" in a sentence?

Example: "It sounds neat on paper, but in real life nobody has that kind of time." In French, "real life" is vie réelle, vraie vie.

Are there other ways to say "real life" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "real life": vie réelle, vraie vie.

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