en vouloir pour preuve

== French == === Etymology === Literally, “to want as proof of it.” === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɑ̃ vu.lwaʁ puʁ pʁœv/ === Verb === en vouloir pour preuve (transitive) to invoke something as evidence of what has just been said J'en veux pour preuve … ― This is clearly demonstrated by… As evidenced by… As you can see from… Nous en voulons pour preuve … ― We offer as evidence… ==== Usage notes ==== Used in the first-person singular and plural: j'en veux pour preuve, nous en voulons pour preuve. ==== Related terms ==== en vouloir pour exemple