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    Témoignage (en. Testimony)

    /te.mwa.jnaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Account or report of a lived experience.
    Her testimony greatly aided the investigation.
    Son témoignage a beaucoup aidé l'enquête.
    Evidence provided by a person regarding a fact they observed.
    The testimony of the witnesses was crucial for the trial.
    Le témoignage des témoins était crucial pour le procès.
    Confirmation of something by a person.
    She gave her testimony to support the cause.
    Elle a donné son témoignage pour soutenir la cause.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to testify', from Latin 'testimonium' meaning 'testimony, proof'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eyewitness testimony
    Direct observations by a witness.
    témoignage oculaire
    sincere testimony
    An honest and authentic account.
    témoignage sincère
    testimony in court
    Statement made during a trial.
    témoignage devant le tribunal

    Related Words

    to testify
    To give a testimony, report what one has seen or experienced.
    témoigner
    witness
    A person who has observed an event and can speak about it.
    témoin
    proof
    Element that establishes the truth of a fact.
    preuve

    Slang Meanings

    Narrative in the context of informal storytelling.
    His testimony was like an urban legend.
    Son témoignage était comme une légende urbaine.
    Commentary on a shared experience.
    His testimony about the travels was inspiring.
    Son témoignage sur les voyages était inspirant.