Prouve (en. Prove)

/pʁuv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To provide evidence of something, establish the truth or existence of something.

One must prove their innocence in court.

Il faut prouver son innocence devant le tribunal.

To demonstrate or illustrate, often with concrete examples.

Scientists prove their hypotheses through experiments.

Les scientifiques prouvent leurs hypothèses par des expériences.

To show evidence of something, to demonstrate in action.

This student proves their competence through their results.

Cet élève prouve sa compétence par ses résultats.

From Old French 'prover', of Latin origin 'probare' meaning 'to test' or 'to try'.

prove one's point

Defending or confirming an opinion or argument.

prouver son point

prove the impossible

Demonstrating something that seems unrealistic.

prouver l'impossible

prove to oneself

Proving one's abilities or personal worth.

se prouver à soi-même

proof

The element or elements that establish the truth of something.

preuve

provable

That can be proven or demonstrated.

prouvable

provability

The capacity or possibility of being proven.

prouvabilité

To prove something obviously or among friends.

He proved he was the best by playing without hesitation.

Il a prouvé qu'il était le meilleur en jouant sans hésitation.

To prove something spectacularly.

She proved her talent by giving an impressive solo.

Elle a prouvé son talent en faisant un solo impressionnant.