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vérifier

to verify

verb veh-ree-FYEH Less Common

Also means

to check

Usage Note

Vérifier is a regular -er verb meaning to check or confirm something is correct. Vérifier ses sources (to check one's sources) is common in journalism. The related noun vérification and adjective vérifié (verified) follow the same pattern and are used in formal and everyday contexts.

Examples

"Vérifie que la porte est bien fermée."

Natural Translation

Check that the door is properly closed.

Literal Translation

Verify that the door is well closed

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