French word

vérifier

Pronunciation

IPA/veʁifje/

Meaning

  • verbcheck

Example

Peux-tu vérifier si la fenêtre est fermée ?

Can you check whether the window is closed?

Illustration for vérifier (check)

More examples

Il faut vérifier la facture avant de payer.

It is necessary to check the invoice before paying.

Core concept

An inspection that tests an object, fact, or piece of information against reality.

Common phrases

  • vérifier la facture

    check the invoice

  • vérifier la météo

    check the weather

  • vérifier les horaires

    check the schedules

Similar words

contrôler: Checking something against standards or expected conditions to determine whether it is normal.
examiner: Examining details closely to understand content or identify problems.
regarder: Looking at something to confirm its condition or presence.

Definition in French

S'assurer de la réalité ou de l'exactitude d'une information, d'un objet ou d'un fait en l'examinant.

Word origin

The French verb vérifier developed from Old French verifier and ultimately from Late Latin verificare, built from verus, 'true', and facere, 'to make'.

Usage tips

  • Vérifier focuses on checking evidence, whereas confirmer usually means confirming or endorsing something already accepted.

Other meanings

  • verifyverb
  • inspectverb

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