Prouvait (en. Proved)

/pʁu vɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To demonstrate the truth or reality of something.
He proved his dedication to his work every day.
Il prouvait chaque jour son dévouement envers son travail.
To provide concrete evidence to support a claim.
She proved that her hypothesis was correct with precise data.
Elle prouvait que son hypothèse était correcte avec des données précises.
To attest to the truthfulness or reality of an event or situation.
The witnesses proved the defendant's presence at the scene.
Les témoins prouvait la présence de l'accusé sur les lieux.

Etymology

From the Latin 'probare', which means 'to test' or 'to prove'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to prove one's innocence
To demonstrate that one is not guilty of a crime.
prouver son innocence
to prove something in broad daylight
To demonstrate something in a clear manner.
prouver quelque chose au grand jour
to prove the evidence
To demonstrate a truth that seems already clear.
prouver l'évidence

Related Words

to prove
A verb that means to demonstrate or establish the truth.
prouver
evidence
An element or document used to prove something.
preuve
provability
The ability to prove something by facts.
prouvabilité

Slang Meanings

Prove beyond a shadow of a doubt.
He proved that it was the case, without any possible discussion.
Il a prouvé que c'était le cas, sans discussion possible.
Prove in advance.
She likes to prove even before it is asked.
Elle aime prouver avant même que l'on ait demandé.