preuve

Definitions of preuve
  1. noun
    (printing) an impression made to check for errors
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    imprimerie, tirage
    all the copies of a work printed at one time
  2. noun
    a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
    synonyms: argument
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    démonstration
    proof of a logical theorem
    démonstration
    proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
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    argument, rapport
    a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
  3. noun
    your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
    synonyms: terres
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    démenti, falsification, réfutation
    any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
    trace
    evidence pointing to a possible solution
    symptôme
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
    confirmation
    additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
    abcès
    symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
    enflure, gonflement
    an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
    ictère, jaunisse
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
    congestion
    excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
    efflorescence, éruption
    symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
    douleur, mal
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
    inflammation
    a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
    hoquet
    (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
    haut-le-coeur, nausée
    the state that precedes vomiting
    crampe
    a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
    durcissement
    abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
    gaspillage
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
    constipation
    irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
    diarrhée
    frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
    vertige
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
    anémie
    a lack of vitality
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    connaissance
    knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
  4. noun
    any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
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    confirmation
    additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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    terres
    your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
  5. noun
    an indication that makes something evident
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    indice
    evidence that helps to solve a problem
    archive
    anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
    argument, rapport
    a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
    identification
    evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing
    compte rendu
    a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events
    souche, talon
    the part of a check that is retained as a record
    fichier
    a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
    chronique, histoire, récit
    a record or narrative description of past events
    marque, trace
    a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
    argument
    a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
    cas
    a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
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    indication
    something that serves to indicate or suggest
  6. noun
    (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
    synonyms: témoignage
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    déposition, témoignage
    a solemn statement made under oath
    témoignage
    written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
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    information
    a message received and understood
  7. noun
    the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
    synonyms: argument
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    certification
    validating the authenticity of something or someone
    aide, appui, soutien
    documentary validation
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    découverte, résultat
    the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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