Éprouvé (en. Proven)

/e.pʁu.ve/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
To feel a deep emotion or situation.
He feels tested by recent events.
Il se sent éprouvé par les événements récents.
To have been put to the test, tested.
She is tested by her determination.
Elle est éprouvée par sa détermination.
Confronted with difficulties or suffering.
The tested people need support.
Le peuple éprouvé a besoin de soutien.
Tested by pain or grief.
He is tested by the loss of his friend.
Il est éprouvé par la perte de son ami.
Suffering from fatigue or exhaustion.
After this long day, he feels tested.
Après cette longue journée, il se sent éprouvé.

Etymology

Derived from the verb éprouver, coming from the Latin 'exprobare', meaning 'to test'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be tested
To feel affected by a difficult experience.
être éprouvé
Tested by experience
To have gained wisdom through difficulties.
éprouvé par l'expérience
Tested by life
To have gone through many trials.
éprouvé par la vie

Related Words

To experience
To put to the test, to test
éprouver
Proof
That which demonstrates something
preuve
Trial
Test, difficulty, or experience
épreuve
Testing
That which causes intense suffering
éprouvant
Tester (female)
Woman who experiences or puts to the test
éprouveuse

Slang Meanings

To feel the effects of a difficult situation.
He really felt tested after that breakup.
Il a vraiment été éprouvé après cette rupture.
To be tired or mentally exhausted.
After that meeting, I am completely tested.
Après cette réunion, je suis complètement éprouvé.