Achevant (en. Finishing)

/aʃəvɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is coming to its end.
The finishing project brings many satisfactions.
Le projet achevant apporte de nombreuses satisfactions.
Used to express that an action is nearing its conclusion.
The team is in the finishing phase of the meeting.
L'équipe est en phase achevant de la réunion.
Indicates an imminent conclusion.
With the final finishing details, we will be ready.
Avec les derniers détails achevants, nous serons prêts.

Etymology

From the verb 'achever', derived from Old French 'achever' meaning 'to finish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in finishing
in finishing something
en achevant
finishing process
a process that is coming to an end
processus achevant
finishing work
work that is nearly finished
travaux achevant

Related Words

achever
to completely finish something
achever
achèvement
the act of finishing, of finalizing
achèvement
achevé
that has been completed
achevé

Slang Meanings

In the process of quickly finishing something.
This project is finishing, we'll wrap it up tonight!
Ce projet est achevant, on le boucle ce soir!
A process that is nearing its end.
The evening is finishing, it’s time to go home.
La soirée est achevant, il est temps de rentrer.