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    Éprouve (en. Test)

    /epʁuv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To feel something intensely.
    He feels a lot of joy at the thought of seeing his friends again.
    Il éprouve beaucoup de joie à l'idée de revoir ses amis.
    To undergo a trial or a test.
    She is experiencing difficulties with this project.
    Elle éprouve des difficultés avec ce projet.
    To put something or someone to the test.
    The scientist tests the strength of the new material.
    Le scientifique éprouve la solidité du nouveau matériau.

    Etymology

    From old French 'eprover', derived from Latin 'exprobare' meaning 'to experience, to test'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel love
    To feel romantic feelings.
    éprouver de l'amour
    to experience difficulties
    To encounter obstacles or challenges.
    éprouver des difficultés
    to feel a sensation
    To feel an impression or an emotion.
    éprouver une sensation

    Related Words

    challenging
    Causing trials or difficulties.
    éprouvant
    test
    A difficult experience or a test.
    épreuve

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good experience of something.
    I experienced that movie.
    Ce film, j'ai éprouvé.
    To be under pressure or stress.
    I am on the eve of the exam, I am feeling the pressure.
    Je suis à la veille de l'examen, je m'éprouve.