évidence
Évidence is a feminine French noun that denotes two related ideas. In common usage, it refers to the quality of being obvious, clear, or self-evident—something that is readily perceived or understood without the need for argument. In more formal contexts, however, French typically uses preuve or élément de preuve to refer to evidence that supports a claim; évidence in such contexts tends to carry the sense of obviousness rather than external validation.
Etymology and forms: the word comes from Latin evidens, evidentis, from videre “to see.” The related adjective
Usage and nuance: évidence emphasizes intuitive clarity and perceivable truth rather than catalogued proof. It is
See also: The distinction between évidence and évidence juridique is a reflection of how languages handle distinction