Vérifier (en. Check)

/veʁifie/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To carry out an accuracy check.
He checked the results before publishing them.
Il a vérifié les résultats avant de les publier.
To examine something carefully.
She checked her report to avoid mistakes.
Elle a vérifié son rapport pour éviter les erreurs.
To ensure that everything is in order.
We should check if the documents are properly filed.
Il faudrait vérifier si les documents sont bien classés.

Etymology

From Latin 'verificare', which means 'to make true'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

check your emails
To check for new email messages.
vérifier ses emails
check the time
To ensure the current time.
vérifier l'heure
check the data
To verify the accuracy of the provided information.
vérifier les données

Related Words

verification
Action of verifying.
vérification
verifiable
That can be verified.
vérifiable
verifier
Person who verifies something.
vérificateur

Slang Meanings

Check
Do a check before leaving.
Fais une vérif avant de partir.
Check
Check this to be sure.
Check ça pour être sûr.