Published April 24, 2025 • Updated October 19, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Éprouver meaning
Éprouver is a French verb meaning “to feel,” “to experience,” or “to undergo.” It is often used to describe emotions, feelings, or difficulties. For example, “J’éprouve de la joie” (I feel joy). The expression “éprouver des difficultés à + infinitive” means to have difficulty doing something. The verb can also mean “to test” or “to put to the test.”
Éprouver pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of éprouver is /e.pʁu.ve/, which sounds approximately like “ay-proo-vay.”
Éprouver example sentences
J’éprouve de la gratitude d’avoir un toit sur ma tête.
I feel gratitude having a roof above my head.
Il éprouve toujours des difficultés à savoir comment lire le français.
He always has difficulties knowing how to read French.
Dans sa vie, Georges a eu des épreuves.
George has had hardships in life.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- ressentir — to feel, to experience
- faire l’expérience de — to experience
- subir — to undergo, to endure
- avoir du mal à — to have difficulty
- la sensation — the sensation
- le sentiment — the feeling
- l’émotion — the emotion
- le ressenti — the feeling, personal perception
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