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    Achevait (en. Finished)

    /aʃəvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put an end to something, to finalize something.
    He was completing his project before the deadline.
    Il achevait son projet avant la date limite.
    To bring to a state of completion.
    She was finishing painting the canvas when I arrived.
    Elle achevait de peindre la toile quand je suis arrivé.
    To conclude or finish an action.
    We were finishing our dinner when the phone rang.
    Nous achevions notre dîner quand le téléphone a sonné.

    Etymology

    The word 'achever' comes from the Latin 'ad cavere', meaning 'to reach a final state'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    complete one's studies
    To complete one's school or academic journey.
    achever ses études
    finish a book
    To finish reading a book.
    achever un livre
    finish a meal
    To finish eating a meal.
    achever un repas

    Related Words

    finished
    Adjective designating something that is finished.
    achevé
    achever
    Verb meaning to put an end to something.
    achever
    completion
    Noun designating the state of being completed.
    achèvement

    Slang Meanings

    To finish with flair.
    He completed the project in style.
    Il a achevé le projet en beauté.
    To get rid of something.
    He finally finished all his chores.
    Il a enfin achevé toutes ses corvées.