justifier
French → English
(proof) To justify: to prove the truth of an allegation or claim with facts
Le candidat doit justifier de son identité en présentant son passeport original.
(English) The candidate must justify their identity by presenting their original passport.
Il a pu justifier son titre de propriété en produisant un acte authentique.
(English) He was able to justify his property title by producing an authentic deed.
(explanation) To explain: to provide reasons for one's actions or behavior
L'accusé a eu beaucoup de mal à se justifier devant les membres du jury.
(English) The accused had a lot of trouble explaining himself to the members of the jury.
Elle a échafaudé des raisonnements compliqués pour justifier son long silence.
(English) She devised complicated arguments to explain her long silence.
Entry ID: fr:en:justifier · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary