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    Prouver (en. Prove)

    /pʁuve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Display or demonstrate the truth of a proposition.
    He was able to prove that his hypothesis was correct.
    Il a su prouver que son hypothèse était correcte.
    Provide evidence to support a claim.
    She was able to prove her innocence thanks to witnesses.
    Elle a pu prouver son innocence grâce à des témoins.
    Test the value or quality of something.
    This test will prove the resistance of this material.
    Ce test permettra de prouver la résistance de ce matériau.
    Demonstrate a skill or talent.
    He proved his talent during the competition.
    Il a prouvé son talent lors du concours.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'prouver' comes from the Latin 'probare', which means to test, verify.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prove the opposite
    Demonstrate that something is false or erroneous.
    prouver le contraire
    prove one's point
    Demonstrate the validity of one's opinion or argument.
    prouver son point
    prove the existence
    Provide evidence of the existence of something.
    prouver l'existence

    Related Words

    evidence
    Element or information that demonstrates the truth of something.
    preuve
    proving
    Act of proving, demonstration.
    prouvement
    provable
    That which can be proven.
    prouvable

    Slang Meanings

    To prove something in a casual way.
    He proved he was the best in no time.
    Il a prouvé qu'il était le meilleur en un rien de temps.
    To make an exaggerated demonstration.
    He likes to prove to everyone how great he is.
    Il aime prouver à tout le monde à quel point il est génial.