Ambitieux
Example: Elle a un projet ambitieux qui pourrait changer l'industrie.
Definition
"Ambitieux" describes someone or something having a strong desire and determination to achieve success or accomplish significant goals, often involving challenging or demanding endeavors. For example, a project that is "ambitieux" aims to bring about substantial change or improvement.
Etymology
The word "ambitieux" comes from the Latin word "ambitiosus," which originally referred to someone seeking favor by going around (from "ambire" meaning 'to go around'). Over time, it evolved to mean someone eager for advancement or success. Did you know? The root "ambit-" is related to 'ambition,' showing a shared origin focused on striving for more.
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"Ambitieux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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