testify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de fournir des preuves ou de faire une déclaration officielle, en particulier devant un tribunal, ou d'affirmer quelque chose comme vrai.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving evidence or making a formal statement, especially in a court of law.

1. Give evidence in courtB2formal

   To make a formal statement of what one knows to be true, especially in a court of law.

   Témoigner en justice

   • The witness testified that she saw the defendant at the scene.
   • He was called to testify before the grand jury.
   • She testified under oath about the events of that night.

   Synonymesattestbear witnessdeposetake the stand

2. Serve as evidenceB2formal

   To be proof or evidence of something.

   témoigner de

   • The empty streets testify to the severity of the lockdown.
   • Her success testifies to her hard work and dedication.
   • The ruins testify to the city's ancient glory.

   Synonymesattestbear witnessbespeakbetokendemonstrateevidenceindicateproveshow