French word

évident

Pronunciation

IPA/evidɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveobvious

Example

C'est évident.

It's obvious.

Illustration for évident (obvious)

More examples

Il est évident que tu as raison.

It is obvious that you are right.

Core concept

Something so plainly apparent that doubt naturally falls away.

Common phrases

  • C'est évident

    It's obvious

  • Il est évident que

    it is obvious that ___

Similar words

apparent: Appearing true or clear based on what is seen at first.
clair: Easy to understand because the meaning or explanation is clear.

Definition in French

Qui est clair et ne laisse aucun doute; ce qui apparaît sans besoin d'explication.

Word origin

The word developed from Latin evidentem through the learned vocabulary of French, retaining the idea of what is clearly visible.

Usage tips

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

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