témoigner
French → English
(expression) To manifest: to show or make known a feeling, respect, or thought
Il lui a témoigné une solide estime pour sa mission.
(English) He showed him solid esteem for his mission.
Les citoyens continuent de témoigner leur confiance au maire.
(English) Citizens continue to show their confidence in the mayor.
(legal) To testify: to give evidence or a formal statement in court
Il doit témoigner de son innocence devant les juges.
(English) He must testify to his innocence before the judges.
Le témoin a refusé de témoigner contre son propre frère.
(English) The witness refused to testify against his own brother.
(evidence) To bear witness: to serve as proof or a sign of something
Ces magnifiques édifices témoignent de la richesse passée du pays.
(English) These magnificent buildings bear witness to the country's past wealth.
Ce fait témoigne de l’importance que j’attache à cette affaire.
(English) This fact serves as proof of the importance I attach to this matter.
Entry ID: fr:en:témoigner · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary