La preuve
Example: La preuve présentée au tribunal a convaincu le juge rapidement.
Definition
"La preuve" in legal context refers to any evidence or material presented in court to establish the truth of a fact or assertion. It is crucial in convincing the judge or jury regarding the validity of claims made during a trial or legal proceeding.
Etymology
The term "la preuve" comes from the Old French word 'proeve,' meaning 'test' or 'trial,' which itself derives from the Latin 'proba,' meaning 'test' or 'proof.' Did you know? The concept behind "la preuve" historically emphasized testing the truth through examination or challenge.
Learn to use this word actively
"La preuve" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 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
