Le succès
Example: Le succès de son projet a surpris tout le monde.
Definition
"Le succès" refers to the achievement of a desired aim or result, often in a project or endeavor, such as in the phrase 'Le succès de son projet a surpris tout le monde,' meaning the success of his project surprised everyone.
Etymology
The word "le succès" comes from the Latin 'successus,' meaning 'an advance, a coming up, a good result.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its association with favorable outcomes. Did you know? The term shares roots with words like 'succession,' emphasizing progression or favorable events.
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"Le succès" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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