Témoigne (en. Testifies)
/temwɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Make a statement or attestation about a fact.
He testifies before the court.
Il témoigne devant le tribunal.
Manifest through an act or word.
She testifies her love through her actions.
Elle témoigne de son amour par ses actions.
Serve as proof or indication.
The results testify to its effectiveness.
Les résultats témoignent de son efficacité.
Etymology
From Latin 'testimoniāre', derived from 'testis' meaning 'witness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
testify under oath
make a legal statement with a promise to tell the truth.
témoigner sous serment
testify to an experience
share one's experience or opinion on a situation.
témoigner d'une expérience
testify about something
show or reveal something through an example.
témoigner de quelque chose
Related Words
testimony
account or statement from a person about an event they experienced.
témoignage
witness
person who has observed an event and can attest to it.
témoin
testifiable
which can be attested or demonstrated by a testimony.
témoignable
Slang Meanings
Testify in an informal context.
He decided to testify casually at the meeting.
Il a décidé de témoigner à la cool lors de la réunion.
Use 'testify' to mean 'let know'.
Don't hesitate to testify if you want us to know what happened.
N'hésite pas à témoigner si tu veux qu'on sache ce qui s'est passé.