Arrivât (en. Arrived)

[a.ʁi.va]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Moment when someone or something arrives.
The arrival of the train was scheduled for noon.
L'arrivât du train était prévu pour midi.
Person who arrives in a new place.
The arrival of new artists revitalized the cultural scene.
L'arrivât de nouveaux artistes a dynamisé la scène culturelle.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'arriver', derived from the Latin 'apprehendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the unexpected arrival
An event that occurs unexpectedly.
l'arrivât inattendu
at the arrival
At the moment when something happens.
à l'arrivât

Related Words

arrive
The verb meaning to come to a place.
arriver
arrival
The feminine noun that designates the act of arriving.
arrivée

Slang Meanings

An newcomer who is not yet familiar with the area.
He's a real arrival, still asking for directions.
C'est un vrai arrivât, il demande encore son chemin.
A person who arrives late.
Are you still a newcomer today?
T'es encore un arrivât aujourd'hui ?