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    Témoigner (en. To testify)

    /te.mwa.ɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To attest to something by a statement.
    She testified at the trial to prove her innocence.
    Elle a témoigné lors du procès pour prouver son innocence.
    To demonstrate something.
    This painting testifies to the talented artist he was.
    Ce tableau témoigne de l'artiste talentueux qu'il était.
    To recount a personal experience.
    He testified about his travel experience in Africa.
    Il a témoigné de son expérience de voyage en Afrique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'testimoniare', from 'testis' which means 'witness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to testify about something
    To report on something or provide a glimpse of it.
    témoigner de quelque chose
    to testify under oath
    To give formal testimony by swearing an oath before an authority.
    témoigner sous serment
    to testify in favor of
    To attest in support of a person or cause.
    témoigner en faveur de
    to testify against
    To provide testimony that harms a person or cause.
    témoigner contre

    Related Words

    witness
    A person who gives testimony.
    témoin
    testimony
    Statement or account of a witness.
    témoignage
    to testify
    A person who testifies.
    témoignier

    Slang Meanings

    To testify in a relaxed manner.
    He testified in a laid-back way, as if it were a normal conversation.
    Il a témoigné de façon détendue, comme si c'était une discussion normale.
    To speak one's truth.
    She testified without a filter about what happened.
    Elle a témoigné sans filtre sur ce qui s'est passé.