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    Achever (en. To finish)

    /aʃəve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something to an end.
    She completed her project on time.
    Elle a achevé son projet dans les délais.
    To end the life of someone or something.
    The doctor had to end the patient's suffering.
    Le médecin a dû achever les souffrances du patient.
    To complete the final stages of a work.
    We need to finish building the house this week.
    Nous devons achever la construction de la maison cette semaine.

    Etymology

    Comes from the ancient verb 'achever', composed of the prefix 'a-' and 'chever' (to arrive at the head).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complete a job
    To finish a job or a task.
    achever un travail
    to come to an end
    To reach its end, to be finished.
    s'achever
    to finish convincing
    To completely persuade someone.
    achever de convaincre

    Related Words

    achievement
    Action of finishing something.
    achèvement
    completed
    That is finished, complete.
    achevé
    to complete
    Verb used in the sense of completing something.
    achever

    Slang Meanings

    To hurry something.
    I need to finish this report before tonight.
    Je dois achever ce rapport avant ce soir.
    To finish someone in a competitive context.
    He completely finished him by coming in first in the race.
    Il l'a complètement achevé en finissant premier dans la course.