No. 1,654 in French
épreuve
A test, trial, or challenge.
In a sentence
L'épreuve de mathématiques était très difficile.
The math test was very difficult.
Here, 'épreuve' is used to mean a test or an exam, referring to an academic challenge.
La vie nous met parfois à rude épreuve.
Life sometimes puts us through tough trials.
In this sentence, 'épreuve' signifies a trial or a hardship, expressing a metaphorical test of resilience.
Le livre contient les premières épreuves de sa thèse.
The book contains the first proofs of her thesis.
Here, 'épreuve' means proofs, commonly used regarding drafts or preliminary versions of printed works.
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