Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

très

/treɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
tres
IPA
/treɪ/
3
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Very, to superior degree.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French très. Attested in English from the 19th century. Doublet of trans.

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce très?
The recorded pronunciation is /treɪ/.
What does très mean?
Very, to superior degree.
Where does très come from?
Borrowed from French très. Attested in English from the 19th century. Doublet of trans.

How to pronounce très

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “très”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/treɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “très” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.