Atteindre
Example: Nous devons atteindre nos objectifs avant la fin du mois.
Definition
"Atteindre" means to successfully arrive at, achieve, or reach a goal, place, or state. It is often used in contexts like accomplishing objectives or physically reaching a location, as in the phrase "Nous devons atteindre nos objectifs avant la fin du mois" (We must reach our goals before the end of the month).
Etymology
The verb "atteindre" comes from the Old French 'atendre,' derived from the Latin 'attingere,' meaning 'to touch' or 'to reach.' Did you know that its Latin root combines 'ad-' (toward) and 'tangere' (to touch), literally meaning 'to touch upon' something? Over time, it evolved to imply not just physical touching but also the achievement of aims.
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"Atteindre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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