How is the phrase j'ai été témoin translated from French to English

English translation
I bore witness
phrase

Expression formelle au passé signifiant que l'on a vu l'événement soi-même.

Formal past phrase meaning you saw the event yourself.

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  • J'ai été témoin, et je ne me tairai pas. — I bore witness, and I will not stay silent.

  • J'étais là ce soir-là, et j'ai été témoin. — I was there that evening, and I bore witness.

  • L'avocat a demandé si j'avais été témoin. — The lawyer asked whether I bore witness.

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