how to pronounce épreuve

/e.pʁœv/

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épreuve is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of épreuve in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… ça passe par une épreuve de force …”

meanings of épreuve

noun:

Proof.
Event, heat.
Rushes.
Test.
Ordeal, trial.
Print.

épreuve frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word épreuve occurs in french on average 28.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.