proofed

An archaic past participle of 'prove', meaning 'tested' or 'proven'. Now obsolete in standard English, replaced by 'proven'.

• 🇫🇷Participe passé archaïque du verbe anglais 'prove', signifiant 'éprouvé' ou 'prouvé, démontré'. Tombé en désuétude en anglais moderne, remplacé par 'proven'.

1. Made resistant B2 formal

   Treated or processed to become resistant to a specific element, such as water, fire, or sound.

   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • They used fire-proofed materials in the building's construction.
   • The room is sound-proofed to prevent noise from escaping.

   🇫🇷traité pour résister

   Synonymes: coatedprotectedsealedtreatedwaterproofed

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

• 🇫🇷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.

1. Make waterproof B2 formal

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

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

   🇫🇷rendre imperméable

   Synonymes: sealwaterproofweatherproof

2. Proofread B2 formal

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

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

   🇫🇷Relire et corriger un texte

   Synonymes: checkcopyeditcorrecteditgo throughproofreadredlinerevise

• proofed past participle
• proofed past simple
• proofing present participle
• proofs third person singular