What does témoigner in French mean?

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

The word témoigner in French means bear witness, give evidence, show, give, be testament to , be evidence of, testify on behalf of , testify on 's behalf, show affection for , show affection, show an interest for, express confidence in , give a vote of confidence to, give evidence anonymously. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word témoigner

bear witness, give evidence

verbe intransitif (dire ce qu'on a vu) (in court)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je témoignerai au procès.
I will give evidence at the trial.

show, give

verbe transitif (soutenu (montrer, faire connaître) (emotion)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je lui témoigne toute mon affection.
I give him all my affection.

be testament to , be evidence of

verbe transitif indirect (démontrer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Sa réussite témoigne d'une persévérance exceptionnelle.
His success is testament to exceptional perseverance.

testify on behalf of , testify on 's behalf

locution verbale (Droit : agir en faveur de [qqn]) (Law)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le vigile a témoigné en faveur de la malheureuse accusée.

show affection for , show affection

(prouver son affection pour [qqn])

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

show an interest for

(montrer de l'intérêt pour [qqn/qch])

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

express confidence in , give a vote of confidence to

(prouver sa confiance en [qqn])

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

give evidence anonymously

locution verbale (l'identité de la personne est cachée)

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

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