English–French

“eyewitness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/temwɛ̃/

Example

Un témoin a vu l'accident.

An eyewitness saw the accident.

Illustration for témoin (eyewitness)

How to say “eyewitness” in French

“Eyewitness” in French is témoin.

A person or signal that makes an event or condition known through direct evidence.

Full entry for témoin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with témoin

Il a demandé à son frère d'être son témoin de mariage.

He asked his brother to be his wedding witness.

Tips for using témoin

  • In technical contexts, un témoin can mean an indicator light, as in a dashboard warning light, not only a person.

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