Significado
Without a doubt, plainly apparent.
Contexto cultural
In French intellectual culture, 'l'évidence' is linked to the 'esprit cartésien'. Being 'logique' is a highly prized social trait. In Quebec, while 'De toute évidence' is used, you might also hear 'C'est de valeur' or 'C'est clair' in more casual settings, but 'De toute évidence' remains the standard for formal media. In countries like Senegal or Ivory Coast, formal French often retains a very high level of 'soutenu' (formal) vocabulary. 'De toute évidence' is common in newspaper editorials. Belgian French uses 'De toute évidence' identically to France, especially in the context of the complex European Union administration in Brussels.
The 'Incise' Trick
To sound like a native C1 speaker, place the phrase between the subject and the verb: 'Le résultat est, de toute évidence, positif.'
The False Friend
Never use 'évidence' to mean 'clues' in a detective story. Use 'indices' or 'preuves'.
Significado
Without a doubt, plainly apparent.
The 'Incise' Trick
To sound like a native C1 speaker, place the phrase between the subject and the verb: 'Le résultat est, de toute évidence, positif.'
The False Friend
Never use 'évidence' to mean 'clues' in a detective story. Use 'indices' or 'preuves'.
Don't be too 'Obvious'
Using this phrase too much can make you sound arrogant. Use it only when the logic is truly strong.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
________, il n'a pas reçu mon message car il ne m'a pas rappelé.
The phrase is a fixed block: 'De toute évidence'.
Which sentence uses the phrase in a natural, formal way?
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is most naturally used as a sentence-starter adverbial.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Jean: 'Le patron a l'air furieux.' Marie: '________, la réunion s'est mal passée.'
Marie is drawing a logical conclusion from Jean's observation.
Match the context to the correct nuance of 'De toute évidence'.
Context: A scientist presenting undeniable data.
In a scientific context, it signals a conclusion based on data.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios________, il n'a pas reçu mon message car il ne m'a pas rappelé.
The phrase is a fixed block: 'De toute évidence'.
Choose the best sentence:
The phrase is most naturally used as a sentence-starter adverbial.
Jean: 'Le patron a l'air furieux.' Marie: '________, la réunion s'est mal passée.'
Marie is drawing a logical conclusion from Jean's observation.
Context: A scientist presenting undeniable data.
In a scientific context, it signals a conclusion based on data.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's less common. It acts as a confirmation: 'Il a menti, de toute évidence.'
Yes. 'Évidemment' is common in speech; 'De toute évidence' is preferred in writing and formal speeches.
Almost never in modern French. This is a very common mistake for English speakers.
No. It is always singular: 'De toute évidence'.
Yes, 'D'évidence' is a very literary, even more formal version, but it's much rarer.
Use 'Ce n'est pas évident'. Note that this often means 'It's not easy'.
Yes, it's perfect for summarizing a logical conclusion in a report or email.
Perhaps 'Contre toute attente' (Against all expectations).
It's a bit clinical. 'Il est évident que je t'aime' sounds like a math proof. Better to use 'Je t'aime, tout simplement.'
Constantly. Journalists use it to frame their analysis of events.
Frases relacionadas
Il va de soi que
synonymIt goes without saying that
Manifestement
synonymManifestly / Clearly
À l'évidence
similarEvidently
Il est clair que
similarIt is clear that
Apparemment
contrastApparently
