Le témoignage
Example: Le témoignage du témoin a renforcé l'accusation au tribunal.
Definition
"Le témoignage" refers to the act or statement of a witness providing evidence or an account of events, especially in a legal context. It is the information given by someone who has seen or experienced something, used to support or refute claims in court.
Etymology
The word "le témoignage" comes from the Old French term 'temoignage,' which is derived from 'temoin,' meaning witness. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'testimonium,' meaning evidence or testimony. Did you know? The root also relates to the English word 'testimony,' both sharing the same origin.
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"Le témoignage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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