La preuve
Example: La preuve de son innocence a convaincu le juge rapidement.
Definition
"La preuve" refers to evidence or proof that confirms the truth of a statement or claim. It is used to demonstrate or establish the validity of something, such as in the phrase, 'La preuve de son innocence a convaincu le juge rapidement,' meaning the proof of his innocence convinced the judge quickly.
Etymology
The term "la preuve" comes from the Old French word 'preuve,' which stems from the Latin 'prova,' meaning a test or trial. Originally, it referred to the act of proving or testing something. Did you know? The word has maintained its core meaning of demonstration or evidence for centuries.
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"La preuve" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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