Réussir
Example: Elle veut réussir son examen de français cette année.
Definition
"Réussir" means to achieve success or accomplish a desired goal, often after effort or skill. For example, in the phrase 'Elle veut réussir son examen de français cette année,' it means she wants to pass or succeed in her French exam this year.
Etymology
The French verb "réussir" comes from the Old French word 'reussir,' which itself originates from the Latin 'reussire,' meaning to turn out well or succeed. Did you know? The word combines the prefix 're-' (indicating 'again' or 'back') with a root related to 'use' or 'advantage,' emphasizing the idea of things turning out favorably.
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"Réussir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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