What does prouver in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prouver in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prouver in French.

The word prouver in French means prove, show, demonstrate, prove to yourself, have nothing more to prove, prove logically, prove by simple logic, prove yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prouver

prove

verbe transitif (établir la vérité)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
A son procès, il a prouvé son innocence.
He proved his innocence during his trial.

show

verbe transitif (témoigner un sentiment)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il prouve sa reconnaissance à ses amis.
He showed his gratitude to his friends.

demonstrate

verbe transitif (révéler)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Sa conduite prouve une grande irresponsabilité.
His behaviour demonstrates a lack of responsibility.

prove to yourself

verbe pronominal (se montrer à soi-même)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je me prouve que je suis capable de réussir.
I'm proving to myself that I'm capable of succeeding.

have nothing more to prove

locution verbale (avoir fait ses preuves)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

prove logically, prove by simple logic

locution verbale (démontrer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai pu prouver par A + B qu'il avait tort.

prove yourself

locution verbale (montrer ce que l'on vaut)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

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