English–French

“obvious” in French

French

Alsoapparent · évidence · manifeste

Pronunciation

IPA/evidɑ̃/

Example

C'est évident.

It's obvious.

Illustration for évident (obvious)

How to say “obvious” in French

“Obvious” in French is évident.

Something so plainly apparent that doubt naturally falls away.

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

Example sentences with évident

Il est évident que tu as raison.

It is obvious that you are right.

Tips for using évident

  • C'est évident is common in speech but can sound dismissive when it treats another person's point as too obvious to discuss.

Other French words for “obvious”

Il est apparent que tu es fatigué.

It is obvious that you are tired.

Il est difficile de nier l'évidence.

It is difficult to deny the obvious.

Sa joie est manifeste.

Her joy is obvious.

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