L'avocat avait besoin de preuves solides avant de porter l'affaire au tribunal le mois dernier.
English: The lawyer needed solid proof before taking the case to court last month.
preuve /pʁˈøv/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "proof".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- proof
- Translation
- preuve
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | preuve |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | preuves |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la preuve
- Examples
- C'est la preuve.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Elle a montré sa pièce d'identité comme preuve de son âge avant d'entrer dans le petit bar.
English: She showed her ID as proof of age before entering the small bar.
Il n'y a pas de preuve réelle que les rumeurs à son sujet soient vraies.
English: There is no real proof that the rumours about him are actually true.
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