il est évident que

it is obvious that

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it is obvious that A formal or neutral expression used to introduce something considered clear or unmistakable. The tense can change, as in « il était évident que » for “it was obvious that.”

FR: Il est évident que nous devons agir rapidement.

EN: It is obvious that we need to act quickly.

Il est évident que nous devrons régler ça.

It's clear that we'll have to sort this out.

— Nuremberg (2025)

Depuis cette semaine, il est évident que l'Ukraine orientale est en guerre.

Since this week, it has been clear that eastern Ukraine is at war.

— Faute d'amour (2017)

Il est évident que vous racontez un mensonge.

It is obvious that you are telling a lie.

Il est évident que l'homme a tort.

It is obvious that the man is wrong.

Le bâtiment est en bon état, même s’il est évident que personne n’y vit.

The building is in good condition, even though it’s obvious that no one lives there.

Il est évident que l'on ne l'a pas utilisé auparavant.

It is obvious that it has not been used before.