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witnesses

/ˈwɪtnəsɪz/

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noun

Témoins, preuves

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

Examples :

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

Elle peut témoigner, puisqu'elle était là à ce moment-là.

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noun

Témoins

One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.

Examples :

"As a witness to the event, I can confirm that he really said that."

En tant que témoin de l'événement, je peux confirmer qu'il a vraiment dit ça.

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noun

Témoins

Someone called to give evidence in a court.

Examples :

"The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible."

Le témoin de l'accusation ne semblait pas très crédible.

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noun

Témoins

One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.

Examples :

"The bridesmaid and best man at a wedding typically serve as the witnesses."

La demoiselle d'honneur et le témoin lors d'un mariage servent généralement de témoins.

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noun

Preuve, témoignage

Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.

Examples :

"The empty pizza box and crumbs were witnesses to my late-night snack. "

Le carton de pizza vide et les miettes étaient la preuve de mon encas de fin de soirée.

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verb

Témoigner de, prouver

To furnish proof of, to show.

Examples :

"The fingerprints on the window witnessed the break-in. "

Les empreintes digitales sur la fenêtre ont témoigné de l'effraction.

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verb

Témoigner, attester

To take as evidence.

Examples :

"The lawyer will witness the signature on the contract to ensure its authenticity. "

L'avocat témoignera de la signature sur le contrat pour garantir son authenticité.

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verb

Être témoin de, assister à

To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

Examples :

"He witnessed the accident."

Il a été témoin de l'accident.

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verb

Témoigner, témoigner de

(construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.

Examples :

"After his conversion, John felt called to witness to his classmates, sharing his newfound faith with them during lunch breaks. "

Après sa conversion, Jean s'est senti appelé à témoigner auprès de ses camarades de classe, partageant sa nouvelle foi avec eux pendant les pauses déjeuner.

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verb

Témoigner, attester

To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.

Examples :

"to witness a bond or a deed"

témoigner d'une obligation ou d'un acte