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    Achève (en. Finish)

    aʃɛv

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To finish or complete an action.
    He is finishing his studies this year.
    Il achève ses études cette année.
    To bring something to its conclusion.
    This decision completes the project.
    Cette décision achève le projet.
    To put an end to someone's life, to kill.
    The hero finishes his enemy.
    Le héros achève son ennemi.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'achever', composed of 'a' (to) and 'chever' (to finish).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    finish the work
    To complete a task or a project.
    achever le travail
    finish a book
    To finish reading a book.
    achever un livre
    finish someone
    To end someone's life.
    achever quelqu'un

    Related Words

    completion
    The action of finishing or completing.
    achevement
    accomplishment
    The result of having finished something.
    achèvement
    to finish
    The act of completing something.
    achever

    Slang Meanings

    To be done with something unpleasant.
    He wants to finish this chore.
    Il veut achever cette corvée.
    To finish one's workday.
    I'm going to finish the job and go home.
    Je vais achever le taf et rentre chez moi.