Achevé (en. Completed)
[aʃeve]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Referring to an action or state that has been brought to completion.
The project was completed on time.
Le projet a été achevé dans les délais.
Which is in a state of perfection or completeness.
It is a finished book on modern art.
C'est un livre achevé sur l'art moderne.
Referring to something that is finished or complete.
The artwork is finally completed.
L'œuvre d'art est enfin achevée.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'achever', derived from the Latin 'ad caput', meaning 'to reach the end'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to finish
To finish something.
achever de
to be unfinished
To be in the process of completion.
être à achever
a completed task
A task that has been accomplished.
une tâche achevée
Related Words
achever
Verb meaning to bring something to completion.
achever
achèvement
Noun designating the act of finishing or completing.
achèvement
achevabilité
Ability to be completed or finished.
achevabilité
Slang Meanings
To be exhausted or at the end of one's nerves.
After a long day of work, I am completely exhausted.
Après une grosse journée de travail, je suis complètement achevé.
To be in a state of emotional completion, on the brink of depression.
He looks exhausted, he really needs to take a break.
Il a l'air achevé, il doit vraiment prendre une pause.