À vrai dire
Example: À vrai dire, je préfère le chocolat au vanille.
Definition
"À vrai dire" is a French expression meaning 'to tell the truth' or 'actually,' used to introduce a statement that reveals the speaker's honest opinion or a true fact, often contrasting with what was previously said or assumed.
Etymology
The phrase "À vrai dire" comes from French, where "à" means 'to' or 'at,' "vrai" means 'true,' and "dire" means 'to say.' Together, it literally translates to 'to true say,' which evolved into a natural way of expressing honesty or truthfulness in speech.
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