witness in French
witness in French is témoignage, témoin, preuve — witness means a person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
witness in French
témoignage
témoin
preuve
(countable) Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
témoigner
(transitive) To furnish proof of, to show.
What does "witness" mean?
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noun A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
"Several witnesses saw the car run the red light."
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noun A person who gives evidence in a court of law.
"The defense called its first witness to the stand."
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verb To see something happen personally.
"She witnessed the accident from across the street."
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verb To watch someone sign a legal document and sign it yourself to confirm it was done properly.
"A neighbor witnessed the signing of the will."
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witness in a sentence
- Several witnesses saw the car run the red light.
- The defense called its first witness to the stand.
- She witnessed the accident from across the street.
- They witnessed history being made that day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "witness" in French?
"witness" in French is témoignage, témoin, preuve. witness means: A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
How do you use "witness" in a sentence?
Example: "Several witnesses saw the car run the red light." In French, "witness" is témoignage, témoin, preuve.
Are there other ways to say "witness" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "witness": témoignage, témoin, preuve, témoigner.
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