Preuve (en. Evidence)

/pʁœv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Document or element attesting to a fact.

The proof of his innocence was presented in court.

La preuve de son innocence a été présentée au tribunal.

Indication or sign that shows something.

Fingerprints are a key piece of evidence in this investigation.

Les empreintes digitales sont une preuve clé dans cette enquête.

Trial or test that demonstrates something.

He demonstrated his expertise during the audition.

Il a passé la preuve de son savoir-faire lors de l'audition.

From the Latin 'proba', meaning evaluation or examination.

to give proof

To provide elements to prove something.

donner preuve

proof by nine

Verification method in calculation.

preuve par neuf

proof of concept

Demonstration of the feasibility of an idea or project.

preuve de concept

to prove

Establishing the truth or existence of something.

prouver

irrefutable proof

Undeniable argument or element.

preuve irréfutable

material evidence

Tangible elements that support a claim.

preuve matérielle

Proof by absurdity

He used proof by absurdity to demonstrate his point.

Il a utilisé la preuve par l'absurde pour démontrer son point.

Supporting evidence

I give you supporting evidence for what I say.

Je te donne une preuve à l'appui de ce que je dis.