No. 1,170 in French

preuves

Evidence or proofs.

In a sentence

Nous avons rassemblé des preuves pour soutenir notre argument.
We have gathered evidence to support our argument.
The word 'preuves' in this sentence refers to 'evidence' or 'proofs' used in an abstract context for justification.
Les policiers ont trouvé des preuves sur les lieux du crime.
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
Here, 'preuves' denotes 'evidence' as physical or material items related to the investigation.
Il est important de fournir des preuves lors d'un débat.
It is important to provide evidence during a debate.
In this sentence, 'preuves' refers to supporting arguments or facts provided to substantiate a claim.

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