Éprouver (en. Experience)

[e.pʁu.vaʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To feel or experience a strong emotion.
He feels great joy at the announcement of the news.
Il éprouve une grande joie à l'annonce de la nouvelle.
To undergo a trial or difficulty.
She has endured many sufferings in her life.
Elle a éprouvé de nombreuses souffrances dans sa vie.
To test something to verify its quality.
The technician tested the equipment before selling it.
Le technicien a éprouvé le matériel avant de le vendre.

Etymology

From Old French 'eprouwer', derived from Latin 'probāre' meaning 'to test'.