reality

UK
/rɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Translations

realitynoun
realities
pl
UK
/rɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/riˈæl.ɪ.ti/
réalitéSens général : ce qui existe réellement, par opposition à l’idée ou à l’apparence.
The harsh reality of the situation was difficult for everyone to accept.
La dure réalité de la situation était difficile à accepter pour tout le monde.
téléréalitéGenre télévisuel fondé sur des situations réelles non scénarisées.
She enjoys watching reality shows because they often feature real people in extraordinary situations.
Elle aime regarder des émissions de téléréalité parce qu’elles mettent souvent en scène de vraies personnes dans des situations extraordinaires.
realityadjective
UK
/riˈæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/riˈæ.lə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns, especially in phrases like 'reality TV', 'reality programming'.
téléréalitéEmploi adjectival dans l’expression « reality TV ».
Reality TV shows have become some of the most popular programs on the network.
Les émissions de téléréalité sont devenues parmi les programmes les plus populaires de la chaîne.

Definitions

realitynoun
The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
The harsh reality of the situation was difficult for everyone to accept.
A thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is difficult to accept.
The reality of the accident hit him hard when he saw the wreckage.
The quality of being lifelike or resembling the real world.
The virtual reality game was so immersive that it felt like he was really there.
A genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations.
She enjoys watching reality shows because they often feature real people in extraordinary situations.
realityadjective
Relating to or featuring unscripted real-life situations, especially in television or entertainment.
Reality TV shows have become some of the most popular programs on the network.