Prouvent (en. Prove)

/pʁu.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Demonstrating that something is true.
Studies prove that regular exercise is beneficial for health.
Les études prouvent que l'exercice régulier est bénéfique pour la santé.
Establishing a truth by concrete means.
These results prove the effectiveness of this treatment.
Ces résultats prouvent l'efficacité de ce traitement.
Attesting or certifying something.
Experts prove the benefits of this technology.
Les experts prouvent les avantages de cette technologie.

Etymology

From the verb 'prouver', derived from the Latin 'probat', which means 'to test'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Proving one's point
Demonstrating the validity of one's argument.
Prouver son point
Proving something by A + B
Demonstrating something very clearly and obviously.
Prouver quelque chose par A + B
Proving the unthinkable
Demonstrating something that few people believed possible.
Prouver l'impensable

Related Words

proof
Element that demonstrates or attests to something.
preuve
provable
That can be proven.
prouvable
proving
The act of proving.
prouvement

Slang Meanings

Demonstrating in a concrete way.
This thing proves it big time!
Ce truc, il le prouve grave !
To show evidence of something.
He proved that he was the best in the finals.
Il a prouvé qu'il était le meilleur en finale.