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    Éprouva (en. Tested)

    [e.pʁu.va]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel or experience an emotion or sensation.
    She feels great joy every time she sees him.
    Elle éprouve une grande joie à chaque fois qu'elle le voit.
    To submit something to a test or trial.
    They test the strength of materials before using them.
    Ils éprouvent la résistance des matériaux avant de les utiliser.
    To reveal or make something appear through testing.
    His character is tested in difficult times.
    Son caractère s'éprouve dans les moments difficiles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éprouver' derived from Latin 'probare', meaning 'to test'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to experience feelings
    To feel intense emotions.
    éprouver des sentiments
    to face difficulties
    To face obstacles or challenges.
    éprouver des difficultés
    to feel the need
    To feel a necessity.
    éprouver le besoin

    Related Words

    trial
    The action of testing or subjecting to a difficult situation.
    épreuve
    testing
    That provokes intense emotion or considerable effort.
    éprouvant

    Slang Meanings

    To experience strong emotions.
    When I saw him, I felt a real love at first sight.
    Quand je l'ai vu, j'ai éprouvé un vrai coup de foudre.
    To test something informally.
    I am going to try this new recipe tonight.
    Je vais éprouver cette nouvelle recette ce soir.