épreuves

/epʁœv/épreuve
1.
nounfemininePlur

hardships

trials

ordeals

Il a traversé de nombreuses épreuves cette année.

He went through many hardships this year.

2.
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exams

tests

competitive events (e.g., sporting events, race stages)

Les épreuves du bac commencent demain.

The baccalaureate exams start tomorrow.