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    Arrivâmes (en. Arrived)

    /a.ʁi.vɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Simple past indicative of the verb arrive, used to express a past action.
    We arrived on time for the meeting.
    Nous arrivâmes à l'heure pour la réunion.
    Used to mention the completion of a journey or a course.
    They finally arrived at their destination after a long journey.
    Ils arrivâmes enfin à destination après un long voyage.
    Indicates the moment when someone or something has just reached a place.
    As soon as we arrived, the party started.
    Dès que nous arrivâmes, la fête commença.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'arriver', derived from the Latin 'ad ripam' meaning 'to arrive at the shore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    He arrived late.
    He arrived after the scheduled time.
    Il arriva tard.
    We arrived early.
    We arrived before the agreed time.
    Nous arrivâmes en avance.
    When they arrived.
    At the moment they came.
    Quand ils arrivèrent.

    Related Words

    arrival
    Action of reaching a place.
    arrivée
    return
    Returning to a place where one lives.
    rentrer
    come
    Moving towards the person who is speaking.
    venir

    Slang Meanings

    Arriving at a place unexpectedly.
    He managed to sneak in and arrived at the party without anyone noticing.
    Il a réussi à se faufiler et est arrivé à la fête sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive.
    Showing up unannounced.
    He showed up at my place without warning, as usual, he knows when he should arrive.
    Il a débarqué chez moi sans prévenir, comme d'hab, il sait quand il doit arriver.