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    Aspirations (en. Aspirations)

    /as.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Personal goals or hopes.
    His aspirations drove him to pursue higher education.
    Ses aspirations l'ont poussé à poursuivre des études supérieures.
    The will to succeed in a particular field.
    She has always had aspirations in the artistic field.
    Elle a toujours eu des aspirations dans le domaine artistique.
    An intense wish for achievement.
    The aspirations of this young company are to revolutionize the market.
    Les aspirations de cette jeune entreprise sont de révolutionner le marché.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aspiratio', which means 'sigh', 'breathing', and by extension 'burning desire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have great aspirations
    to have ambitious goals.
    avoir de grandes aspirations
    to act according to one's aspirations
    to act according to one's desires or personal objectives.
    agir selon ses aspirations
    professional aspirations
    goals or expectations related to one’s career.
    aspirations professionnelles

    Related Words

    ambition
    A strong desire to succeed or reach a certain level.
    ambition
    dream
    An aspiration based on imagination or wish.
    rêve
    goal
    A specific goal that one wishes to achieve.
    objectif

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy dreams.
    His aspirations were so unrealistic that they were called his 'crazy dreams'.
    Ses aspirations étaient tellement irréalistes qu'on les appelait ses 'rêves de fou'.
    A very high wish.
    His aspirations were almost to touch the stars!
    Ses aspirations, c'était presque de toucher les étoiles!