la
feminine
/pʁœv/
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Translation
proof, evidence
Word origin
From the verb prouver ('to prove'), from Latin probare ('to test, to approve, to prove'), from probus ('good, upright').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- probare
- English cognates
- proof, prove, probe
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpreuves
Examples
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Do you have proof of what you're claiming?
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This photo is very clear evidence.
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He showed great courage.
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The police are still looking for evidence in this case.
geste amitié sincère.
That gesture is proof of his sincere friendship.
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