Acquis (en. Acquired)

/a.ki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Any advantage or asset obtained through effort or experience.

The benefits of education are essential for personal development.

Les acquis de l'éducation sont essentiels pour le développement personnel.

The rights or assets that have been acquired.

Social rights are often defended by trade unions.

Les acquis sociaux sont souvent défendus par les syndicats.

adjective

That which has been obtained.

He received a diploma, a valuable asset for his career.

Il a reçu un diplôme, un acquis précieux pour sa carrière.

Refers to knowledge or skills that have been mastered.

His skills in foreign languages allow him to work internationally.

Ses acquis en langues étrangères lui permettent de travailler à l'international.

From Latin 'acquis', past participle of 'acquirere', meaning 'to acquire'.

acquired knowledge from science

The knowledge and skills obtained through the study of sciences.

acquis de la science

social rights

The rights and protections granted to workers.

acquis sociaux

to maintain one's acquired knowledge

To preserve what has been obtained or learned.

garder ses acquis

acquisition

Process of obtaining goods or knowledge.

acquisition

to acquire

To obtain something through effort or purchase.

acquérir

acquisitive

Pertaining to acquisition.

acquisitif

That which has been attained in an unconventional manner.

He took twisted paths to achieve his gains.

Il a pris des chemins détournés pour atteindre ses acquis.

The privileges or advantages that one takes for granted.

Don't take your gains for granted; they can disappear.

Ne prends pas tes acquis pour garantis, ils peuvent disparaître.