preuve
Information or facts indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid; evidence.
Examples
3 of 5Tu as une preuve de ce que tu dis ?
Do you have proof of what you're saying?
Veuillez fournir une preuve d'identité.
Please provide proof of identity.
C'est la preuve qu'il ment.
That's proof he's lying.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Proof'—the 'v' in French 'Preuve' sounds like 'Prove'.
Quick Quiz
Il n'y a aucune _______ de son innocence.
Correct!
The correct answer is: preuve
Examples
Tu as une preuve de ce que tu dis ?
everydayDo you have proof of what you're saying?
Veuillez fournir une preuve d'identité.
formalPlease provide proof of identity.
C'est la preuve qu'il ment.
informalThat's proof he's lying.
L'absence de preuve n'est pas la preuve de l'absence.
academicAbsence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
Nous avons besoin de preuves concrètes avant d'investir.
businessWe need concrete proof before investing.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Faire la preuve que
To prove that
À l'épreuve de
Proof against / resistant to
Preuve à l'appui
With supporting evidence
Often Confused With
An 'épreuve' is a test, trial, or hardship, whereas 'preuve' is evidence or proof.
Usage Notes
Essential for academic discussions to support claims.
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with the English word 'prove' (the verb). Remember 'preuve' is the noun.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Proof'—the 'v' in French 'Preuve' sounds like 'Prove'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'proba', meaning proof or excellence.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Il n'y a aucune _______ de son innocence.
Correct!
The correct answer is: preuve
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