No. 3,348 in French
épreuves
"Épreuves" means "tests," "trials," or "hardships" in English.
In a sentence
Les épreuves du baccalauréat commencent la semaine prochaine.
The baccalaureate exams begin next week.
In this sentence, "épreuves" refers to tests or examinations, specifically academic ones.
Elle a surmonté toutes les épreuves de la vie avec courage.
She overcame all the trials of life with courage.
Here, "épreuves" is used to signify challenges or hardships encountered in life.
Les candidats doivent affronter plusieurs épreuves physiques durant le concours.
The candidates must face several physical tests during the competition.
In this context, "épreuves" refers to physical challenges or tasks in a competitive setting.
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