vérifier

Senses

1. 1.

   to check

   to confirm that something is correct, true, or in good order

2. 2.

   to verify

   to establish or test the truth or accuracy of something

3. 3.

   to inspect

   to examine something carefully

Examples

• "Je dois vérifier mon email avant de partir."

  I need to check my email before leaving.

• "Pouvez-vous vérifier les freins de ma voiture ?"

  Can you inspect the brakes on my car?

• "Il faut vérifier que tous les documents sont signés."

  We must verify that all documents are signed.

Usage

Vérifier is a common, neutral verb. It typically takes a direct object (vérifier quelque chose) or a proposition (vérifier que...). Often appears in formal or procedural contexts, but is also used in everyday speech.