What does éprouvé in French mean?

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

The word éprouvé in French means proven, affected, afflicted, have, feel, experience, test, try, test, test, have had a hard life, have had a difficult life. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word éprouvé

proven

adjectif (dont la valeur est reconnue)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce traitement contre la cloque du pêcher est éprouvé.
This is a tried-and-tested remedy for leaf curl on peach trees.

affected, afflicted

adjectif (affligé, atteint, touché)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
À la suite de ce drame, la famille s'est réunie autour des enfants éprouvés.
Following the tragedy, the family rallied around the affected children.

have, feel, experience

verbe transitif (ressentir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Elle éprouve toujours des difficultés à savoir comment écrire ce mot.
She always has difficulty being able to spell that word.

test

verbe transitif (tester)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La sélection est faite pour éprouver les candidats.
The selection process is designed to test the candidates.

try, test

verbe transitif (atteindre, frapper)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La grêle a durement éprouvé les vignes de ce vigneron cette année.
The hail has severely tested the vigneron's vines this year.

test

verbe transitif (littéraire (expérimenter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Vous éprouverez ce phénomène en faisant cette expérience.
You will test the phenomenon by carrying out the experiment.

have had a hard life, have had a difficult life

locution adjectivale (marqué par les épreuves)

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

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