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    Arrivèrent (en. Arrived)

    /aʁivɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Come to a place or event by means of movement.
    They arrived at the party late.
    Ils arrivèrent à la fête en retard.
    Reach a certain situation or condition.
    They reached the conclusion that action was necessary.
    Ils arrivèrent à la conclusion qu'il fallait agir.
    Be present at a location.
    They arrived at the meeting on time.
    Ils arrivèrent au rendez-vous à l'heure.

    Etymology

    From the verb arriver, derived from the Latin 'ad ripam', meaning 'to go towards the bank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    arrive just in time
    Arrive at the right moment.
    arriver à point nommé
    arrive like a hair in the soup
    Arrive at an inappropriate time.
    arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe
    come to a conclusion
    Determine an opinion or judgment.
    arriver à une conclusion

    Related Words

    arrival
    The action of arriving or the moment when one arrives.
    arrivée
    arriver
    Person who arrives at a location.
    arriveur

    Slang Meanings

    Arrive in a laid-back mode.
    He arrived at the chill party, as usual.
    Il est arrivé à la soirée chill, comme d'habitude.
    Be present at a place unexpectedly.
    He arrived at the last moment, it was crazy.
    Il est arrivé au dernier moment, c'était fou.