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    Achevez (en. Finish)

    /aʃəve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put an end to something, to finish an action.
    You must finish your work before leaving.
    Il faut que tu acheves ton travail avant de partir.
    To complete an ongoing action.
    Can you complete this series of paintings?
    Peux-tu achever cette série de tableaux ?
    To conclude an activity.
    She concluded her speech with a beautiful quote.
    Elle a achevé son discours avec une belle citation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'achever' which comes from Latin 'ad caput' meaning 'to bring to the end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    complete a project
    To finish an ongoing project.
    achever un projet
    complete a work
    To complete an artistic creation.
    achever une œuvre
    complete one's studies
    To finish a school curriculum.
    achever ses études

    Related Words

    completed
    That which is completed or finished.
    achevé
    achievability
    Quality of what can be completed.
    achevabilité
    buyer
    Person who buys.
    acheteur

    Slang Meanings

    To put an end to something.
    We ended the party before the cops arrived.
    On a achevé la fête avant que les flics arrivent.
    To finish quickly.
    I need to finish it; it's been dragging on for too long.
    Il faut que je l'acheve, ça traîne depuis trop longtemps.