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.