prove

prouver, démontrer

Montrer par des faits ou des preuves que quelque chose est vrai.

En anglais simple : To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

• Can you prove it?
• The photos proved that she was there.
• He has proved his ability to solve difficult problems.

Comment l'utiliser : prove that… (The test proved that the water was safe.); prove something to someone (You do not need to prove anything to me.); prove someone/something + adjective (The evidence proved him innocent.)

Synonymes : demonstrate, establish

Contraires : disprove

Expressions courantes : prove something, prove a point, prove someone wrong

se révéler, s’avérer

Se montrer finalement comme une certaine chose ou comme ayant une certaine qualité.

En anglais simple : To turn out to be a particular thing or have a particular quality.

• The map proved useful.
• Her advice proved to be correct.
• The repairs have proved more expensive than expected.

Comment l'utiliser : prove + adjective (The task proved difficult.); prove to be something (The house proved to be a good investment.)

Synonymes : turn out

Expressions courantes : prove useful, prove to be, prove difficult, prove wrong