Example: Le projet est en bonne voie pour atteindre ses objectifs ambitieux.
Definition
"Être en bonne voie" means to be making good progress toward achieving a goal or completing a task. It indicates that things are moving in the right direction and that success is likely, as in the example phrase where a project is progressing well to meet ambitious objectives.
Translations
To be on the right track
Ir por buen camino
Op de goede weg zijn
Anar pel bon camí
Auf gutem Weg sein
Etymology
The expression "être en bonne voie" comes from French, where "être" means 'to be,' "en" means 'in,' "bonne" means 'good,' and "voie" means 'way' or 'path.' The phrase literally translates to 'to be on a good path,' implying positive progress. Did you know? The word "voie" originally referred to a road or route, emphasizing the journey toward a goal.
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To be on the right track