Évident
Example: Il est évident que nous devons finir ce projet rapidement.
Definition
"Évident" describes something that is clear, obvious, or easily understood without any doubt or need for further explanation, such as in the phrase: 'Il est évident que nous devons finir ce projet rapidement,' meaning it is plainly clear that the project must be completed quickly.
Etymology
The word "évident" comes from the Latin 'evidens,' which means 'obvious' or 'clear.' The Latin term itself is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'videre' meaning 'to see,' so "évident" literally means 'seen out' or 'clearly visible.' Did you know this origin highlights how the word is linked to something that can be plainly seen or understood?
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"Évident" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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