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    Achevaient (en. Were finishing)

    /aʃəvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put an end to something; to finish.
    They were completing the project before the deadline.
    Ils achevaient le projet avant la date limite.
    To complete something.
    She was finishing reading her favorite book.
    Elle achevait la lecture de son livre préféré.
    To finish a job or a task.
    The craftsmen were completing the renovation work.
    Les artisans achevaient les travaux de rénovation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'achever', derived from the Latin 'adcapere' which means 'to take to the end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complete one's studies
    To finish one's studies.
    achever ses études
    to finish a book
    To finish reading a book.
    achever un livre
    to complete a work
    To complete a work.
    achever un travail

    Related Words

    to complete
    Verb meaning 'to finish' or 'to complete'.
    achever
    completion
    Noun referring to the act of finishing something.
    achèvement
    completed
    Adjective used to describe something that is finished.
    achevé

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly finish something.
    He quickly finished his task to go out.
    Il a vite achevé sa tâche pour sortir.
    To put a final point on an event.
    They ended the party with a fireworks display.
    Ils ont achevé la fête avec un feu d'artifice.