Acheva (en. Finished)
/aʃe.va/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To bring to an end, to finish something.
He completed his project just in time.
Il acheva son projet juste à temps.
To realize fully.
She successfully completed her training.
Elle acheva sa formation avec succès.
To put a final point.
They completed the construction of the building.
Ils achevèrent la construction du bâtiment.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ad capere' meaning 'to take', implying the idea of reaching a goal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to complete a job
To finish a task.
achever un travail
to finish one's studies
To complete one's academic training.
achever ses études
to finish a meal
To finish eating.
achever un repas
Related Words
completed
Which is finished.
achevé
completion
The action of finishing something.
achèvement
finishability
The ability to be completed.
achevabilité
Slang Meanings
To have successfully finished something.
I completed my exam and I passed!
J'ai acheva mon examen et j'ai réussi !
To complete something quickly.
He completed these tasks in no time.
Il a acheva ces tâches en un rien de temps.