Vérifier
Example: Il faut vérifier les documents avant de les envoyer.
Definition
"Vérifier" means to check or examine something carefully to ensure its accuracy, correctness, or validity. It involves confirming facts or details, as in the example phrase, 'Il faut vérifier les documents avant de les envoyer,' which means documents must be checked before sending.
Etymology
The word "vérifier" comes from the Old French 'verifier,' which is derived from Latin 'verificare,' combining 'verus' (true) and 'facere' (to make). Essentially, it means 'to make true' or 'to prove true.' Did you know that the root 'verus' relates to truth, emphasizing the act of confirming something is accurate?
Learn to use this word actively
"Vérifier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
