Vaincre
Example: Elle a réussi à vaincre sa peur avant la compétition.
Definition
"Vaincre" means to defeat or overcome an opponent, obstacle, or challenge successfully. It describes the act of winning or gaining victory, often after effort or struggle, as in "Elle a réussi à vaincre sa peur avant la compétition," meaning she managed to overcome her fear before the competition.
Etymology
The word "vaincre" comes from the Latin verb 'vincere,' which means to conquer or win. This root is also the source of several related words in English like 'victory' and 'convince.' Did you know? The transition from 'vincere' to 'vaincre' involved typical phonetic changes in Old French, reflecting the evolution of the language over centuries.
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"Vaincre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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