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    Éprouvées (en. Proven)

    /e.pʁu.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has undergone tests or difficulties.
    The trials she went through made her stronger.
    Les épreuves qu'elle a traversées l'ont rendue plus forte.
    Who has been tested by an intense emotional experience.
    His feelings experienced during the separation left him with scars.
    Ses sentiments éprouvés lors de la séparation lui ont laissé des cicatrices.
    Who has been tested to evaluate its value or quality.
    The proven results of the tests show the effectiveness of the drug.
    Les résultats éprouvés des tests montrent l'efficacité du médicament.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'éprouver' which comes from the Latin 'exprobare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to experience difficulties
    To encounter problems or obstacles.
    éprouver des difficultés
    to feel sadness
    To feel deep sorrow or melancholy.
    éprouver de la tristesse
    to experience a passion
    To feel strong emotion or intense interest.
    éprouver une passion

    Related Words

    trial
    Test or difficult experience.
    épreuve
    to test
    To submit to a test or experience.
    éprouver
    tested
    Who has been tested or subjected to difficulties.
    éprouvé

    Slang Meanings

    To have lived through a difficult situation.
    She has trials behind her, so she knows what she's talking about.
    Elle a des épreuves derrière elle, donc elle sait de quoi elle parle.
    To be beaten down by life.
    This guy is really tested; he has been through so many hardships.
    Ce type est vraiment éprouvé, il a traversé tellement de galères.