L'évidence (en. The obvious)

/levidɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The quality of what is obvious, clear.
It is evident that water is essential to life.
Il est de l'évidence que l'eau est essentielle à la vie.
What is obvious, an evident thing.
This evidence cannot be disputed.
Cette évidence ne peut être contestée.
A proof or indication that makes something clear.
The evidences in the file show the guilt of the accused.
Les évidences dans le dossier montrent la culpabilité de l'accusé.

Etymology

From the Latin 'evidentia', meaning clarity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the very evidence
An indisputable evident fact.
l'évidence même
to demonstrate evidence
To clearly show something.
faire preuve d'évidence
to be self-evident
To be manifestly clear.
être une évidence

Related Words

evident
Clear and manifest.
évident
obviously
Obviously.
évidemment
scientific evidence
Property of an observation or experience that is clearly and directly demonstrable.
évidence scientifique

Slang Meanings

It’s clear as crystal.
For me, it's obvious: it's clearly bad.
Pour moi, c'est l'évidence : c'est clairement mauvais.
It's blatant.
His lie was so blatant, it was an obvious fact.
Son mensonge était si flagrant, c'était une évidence.