proof

• Décrit quelque chose qui est capable de résister ou de s'opposer à une certaine action ou influence, ou qui sert de preuve.

Describes something that is able to withstand or resist a specified thing, or serves as evidence.

1. Resistant or imperviousB2formal

   Having the ability to resist or withstand something, often used in compounds.

   résistant, imperméable (à)

   • This jacket is waterproof, so you can wear it in the rain.
   • The building is fireproof and earthquake-proof.
   • The new material is bulletproof and very durable.

   Synonymesimmuneimpermeableimperviousrepellentresistant

• Nom désignant une preuve ou un argument établissant la vérité ou le bien-fondé d'un fait, d'une affirmation ou d'une déclaration.

A noun referring to evidence or argument that establishes the truth or validity of a fact, statement, or claim.

1. B1formal

   Evidence or argument establishing a fact or truth.

   preuve

   • The detective found proof of the suspect's guilt.
   • She provided proof of her identity with a passport.
   • There is no scientific proof for that claim.

   Synonymesconfirmationdocumentationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyverification

   Antonymescontradictiondisproofrefutation

2. VerificationB1formal

   A test or demonstration to show that something is true or valid.

   preuve (vérification)

   • The experiment served as proof of the theory.
   • He offered his work as proof of his skills.
   • The document is proof of ownership.

   Synonymesconfirmationcorroborationdemonstrationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyvalidationverification

   Antonymesdisprooffalsificationrefutation

3. MathematicsB2formalscientific

   A logical sequence of statements demonstrating the truth of a mathematical proposition.

   Preuve mathématique

   • The mathematician wrote a rigorous proof for the theorem.
   • Students must learn how to construct a geometric proof.
   • The proof of the equation took several pages.

   Synonymesargumentdemonstrationderivationvalidationverification

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose imperméable ou résistant, ainsi que pour vérifier et corriger les erreurs dans un texte ou une conception.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something resistant or impervious, or to check and correct errors in a text or design.

1. Make waterproofB2formal

   To treat a material or surface to make it resistant to water or other elements.

   rendre imperméable

   • They proofed the tent before the camping trip.
   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • We need to proof the roof to prevent leaks.

   Synonymessealwaterproofweatherproof

2. ProofreadB2formal

   To read and correct a text for errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

   Relire et corriger un texte

   • She proofed the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • Please proof your essay for any mistakes.
   • The editor proofed the article for typos.

   Synonymescheckcopyeditcorrecteditgo throughproofreadredlinerevise