De toute évidence
Example: De toute évidence, il va pleuvoir cet après-midi.
Definition
"De toute évidence" is a French expression used to indicate that something is very clear or obvious, without any doubt. It means that the fact or situation is evident and easily understood by everyone, such as in the phrase, "De toute évidence, il va pleuvoir cet après-midi."
Etymology
The phrase "De toute évidence" comes from French, combining "de" (of), "toute" (all or whole), and "évidence" (evidence or obviousness). "Évidence" itself derives from the Latin "evidentia," meaning clear or apparent. Did you know? The word "evidence" in English shares the same Latin root, linking these expressions across languages.
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