/e.vi.dɑ̃/

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Translation

obvious, evident

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Word origin

From Latin evidens ('clearly visible, apparent'), from e- ('out of') and videre ('to see'). English 'evident' and 'evidence' come from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
evidens
English cognates
evident, evidence, vision

Grammar

Feminineévidente
Masc pluralévidents
Fem pluralévidentes

Examples

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The answer is obvious.

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It is not easy to find somewhere to live here.

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There is an obvious difference between the two versions.

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For obvious reasons, I cannot say anything.

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His talent was evident from the very first page.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 11: évident, commander, semblant and 7 more words.