reality

réalité

Ce qui existe ou arrive vraiment, plutôt que ce qu’on imagine ou espère.

En anglais simple : What really exists or happens, rather than what someone imagines or hopes.

• The story mixes fantasy with reality.
• In reality, the job was much harder.
• She finally accepted reality and changed her plans.

Synonymes : the real world, actuality

Contraires : fantasy

Expressions courantes : in reality, face reality, escape from reality

réalité

Les conditions réelles de la vie quotidienne, surtout lorsqu’elles sont difficiles ou décevantes.

En anglais simple : The true conditions of ordinary life, especially when they are difficult or disappointing.

• The first bill gave him a dose of reality.
• Looking for work brought her back to reality.
• They needed a reality check before starting such an expensive project.

Synonymes : the facts, real life

Expressions courantes : dose of reality, reality check, harsh reality

réalité, fait

Chose, événement ou situation qui existe ou se produit vraiment.

En anglais simple : A thing, event, or situation that actually exists or happens.

• Her dream became a reality.
• Unemployment is a painful reality for many families.
• We cannot ignore the economic realities of running a business.

Synonymes : fact, actuality

Expressions courantes : become a reality, daily reality, economic reality

réalité subjective, réalité personnelle

Le monde tel qu’une personne le vit ou le comprend.

En anglais simple : The world as a particular person experiences or understands it.

• Her reality differs from mine.
• The therapist asked how his childhood shaped his reality.
• Two people can experience very different realities in the same home.

Synonymes : perception, experience

Expressions courantes : personal reality, subjective reality, someone’s own reality