Arrivé (en. Arrived)

/aʁive/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has just arrived, who was not there before.
He was greeted as an arrival.
Il a été accueilli comme un arrivé.
Who has reached a certain stage or level.
This artist has become an arrival in the world of music.
Cet artiste est devenu un arrivé dans le monde de la musique.

Etymology

Origin of the verb 'arriver' in French, coming from the Latin 'advenire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stop at the arrival
Take a break when something or someone arrives.
s'arrêter à l'arrivée
the arrival of great news
An important event announced.
l'arrivée de grandes nouvelles
arrival on the market
The moment when a product is available for sale.
arrivée sur le marché

Related Words

arrival
The act of arriving at a place.
arrivée
arriving
One who arrives.
arrivant
arriving (feminine)
One who settles in a new place.
arrivant(e)

Slang Meanings

Arrived in a socially prestigious environment.
He acts like a big shot, as if he were a real arrival.
Il se la joue, comme s'il était un vrai arrivé.
New person in a group who attracts attention.
This girl is an arrival who impresses everyone.
Cette fille est une arrivée qui impressionne tout le monde.