prouver

Senses

1. 1.

   to prove

   to demonstrate or establish the truth or validity of something

2. 2.

   to show

   to demonstrate or reveal by evidence or facts

Examples

• "Il a prouvé son innocence devant le tribunal."

  He proved his innocence before the court.

• "Cela prouve que tu avais raison."

  That shows that you were right.

• "Les résultats de l'expérience prouvent notre hypothèse."

  The results of the experiment prove our hypothesis.

Usage

A straightforward transitive verb commonly used in both formal (legal, academic) and everyday contexts. Often paired with 'que' (prouver que) or a direct noun object. The past participle 'prouvé(e)(s)' is frequently used as an adjective meaning 'proven' or 'established.'