authentic

UK
/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
US
/ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/

Translations

authenticadjective
more authentic
Comp.
most authentic
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
US
/ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/
The museum displayed an authentic painting by Van Gogh.
Le musée exposait un tableau authentique de Van Gogh.
authentiqueS’emploie aussi au sens d’« exact, fidèle à la réalité ».
The documentary provided an authentic account of the historical events.
Le documentaire proposait un récit authentique des événements historiques.
authentiquePour une cuisine, un style ou une tradition conforme à l’original.
The restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine.
Le restaurant est connu pour sa cuisine italienne authentique.
Additional translations
authentiqueS’emploie dans un registre plus soutenu ou administratif pour un document valable, dûment certifié.

Definitions

authenticadjective
Genuine and true, not false or copied.
The museum displayed an authentic painting by Van Gogh.
Accurate in representation of the facts; reliable.
The documentary provided an authentic account of the historical events.
Made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original.
The restaurant is known for its authentic Italian cuisine.
Having legal or officially attested authority; duly validated.
The court accepted the document as an authentic record.