to tell the truth
US /tə tel ðə truːθ/
UK /tə tel ðə truːθ/
1.
à vrai dire, pour dire la vérité
used to introduce a statement of fact or opinion, often one that is surprising or unexpected
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To tell the truth, I don't really like his new song.
À vrai dire, je n'aime pas vraiment sa nouvelle chanson.
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He said he was busy, but to tell the truth, he was just avoiding me.
Il a dit qu'il était occupé, mais à vrai dire, il m'évitait juste.