éprouver

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Middle French esprouver, Old French esprover, from prover < Latin probāre. Equivalent to é- +‎ prouver.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /e.pʁu.ve/
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éprouver

  1. (transitive) to put to the test, test, try
    Synonym: mettre à l’épreuve
    On éprouvera la valeur de sa théorie.
    We'll put his theory to the test.
  2. (transitive) to feel, experience
    éprouver un sentiment d’intense satisfactionto feel immensely satisfied
  3. (transitive) to experience, go through

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