French Conversation · Level 45
75 words
French word
preuve
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁœv/
Meaning
- feminine nounevidence
Example
As-tu une preuve ?
Do you have any evidence?
More examples
La police a trouvé une preuve à l'appui des accusations.
The police found supporting evidence for the accusations.
Core concept
Something presented to settle whether a claim or event is genuine.
Common phrases
preuve de
evidence of ___
preuve irréfutable
irrefutable evidence
preuve à l'appui
supporting evidence
Similar words
témoignage: A reported account of an event given by a witness or participant.
indice: A subtle clue or trace suggesting a particular fact.
justificatif: A document providing required proof for a procedure or deal.
attestation: A formally issued document that verifies a fact.
Definition in French
Ce qui permet de prouver ou confirmer l'existence d'un fait.
Word origin
Latin proba originally referred to testing or verification, and its development through Old French produced modern French preuve.
Usage tips
- In faire preuve de, preuve means showing or displaying a quality rather than presenting evidence.
Other meanings
- proofnoun
Opposites
- doutedoubtnoun
- incertitudeuncertaintynoun
Related words
- prouverproveverb
- prouvéprovenadjective
- prouvableprovableadjective