Éprouvaient (en. Experienced)
/e.pʁu.vɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To feel emotions or sensations.
They felt joy while celebrating their victory.
Ils éprouvaient de la joie en célébrant leur victoire.
To undergo a negative experience or feeling.
They felt sadness after the loss of their friend.
Ils éprouvaient de la tristesse après la perte de leur ami.
To go through something.
They tested the limits of their endurance during training.
Ils éprouvaient les limites de leur endurance lors de l'entraînement.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'éprouver', derived from the Latin 'exprobare' which means to test or experience.
Common Phrases and Expressions
face difficulties
Experiencing difficulties or obstacles.
éprouver des difficultés
feel emotions
Experiencing a certain emotion or emotional state.
éprouver des sentiments
feel anger
Experiencing anger or irritation.
éprouver de la colère
feel love
Experiencing affection or love towards someone.
éprouver de l'amour
Related Words
experience
To test or feel something.
éprouver
trial
A difficult situation or a test.
épreuve
feel
To have sensations or emotions.
ressentir
Slang Meanings
To feel a very strong emotion.
He felt very depressed after his breakup.
Il éprouvait une grosse déprime après sa rupture.
To have an intense experience.
They experienced chills during that incredible concert.
Ils éprouvaient des frissons lors de ce concert incroyable.