Arriver
Example: Je vais arriver à la gare dans dix minutes.
Definition
"Arriver" means to reach a destination or come to a place, often after traveling or moving. It describes the act of getting somewhere, as in the example phrase: 'Je vais arriver à la gare dans dix minutes,' meaning 'I will arrive at the station in ten minutes.'
Etymology
The French verb "arriver" comes from the Late Latin word 'arripare,' which means 'to come to shore' or 'to reach.' Over time, it evolved in French to signify reaching a place or event. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of 'coming to' or 'landing,' much like arriving at a destination.
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"Arriver" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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