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Today’s lesson examines the slightly advanced B2 verb éprouver, meaning to feel, experience and have. Éprouver is related to probare in Latin, meaning “to show to be true”. We’ll also look the feminine noun une épreuve, meaning ordeal or hardship. éprouver to feel, experience, have Pronunciation [epʀuve]

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David Issokson

David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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