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    Ambition (en. Ambition)

    ɑ̃.bi.sjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Strong desire to achieve a certain goal or level.
    His ambition allowed him to reach heights in his career.
    Son ambition lui a permis d'atteindre des sommets dans sa carrière.
    A person's objective or aspiration.
    The ambition to become a doctor pushed him to work hard.
    L'ambition de devenir médecin l'a poussé à travailler dur.
    Will for power or influence.
    He has always had great political ambition.
    Il a toujours eu une grande ambition politique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ambitio', which means 'candidacy' or 'ambition'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have ambition
    Having high goals or aspirations.
    avoir de l'ambition
    excessive ambition
    An ambition that exceeds reasonable limits.
    l'ambition démesurée
    legitimate ambition
    An ambition considered just and appropriate.
    l'ambition légitime

    Related Words

    ambitious
    Someone who has great ambitions.
    ambitieux
    ambitious (feminine)
    A person who has high aspirations.
    ambitieux-se
    to aspire
    To have the ambition for something.
    ambitionner

    Slang Meanings

    Being ambitious to the point of being willing to do anything.
    He is so relentless, one might say he has the ambition of a bulldozer.
    Il est tellement acharné, on pourrait dire qu'il a l'ambition de bulldozer.
    Exaggerated ambition often perceived as bragging.
    His big mouth betrays an ambition that borders on obsession.
    Sa grande gueule trahit une ambition qui frôle l'obsession.