Atteignait (en. Reached)

/a.tɛ.ɲɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To arrive at a goal or objective.
He always reached his sales targets.
Il atteignait toujours ses objectifs de vente.
To touch, to have contact with something.
The player finally reached the ball.
Le joueur atteignait enfin le ballon.
To occupy a certain degree, a certain extent.
The temperature reached historic highs.
La température atteignait des sommets historiques.

Etymology

The word 'atteindre' comes from the Latin 'attingere', which means 'to touch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to achieve a goal
Successfully accomplishing a goal.
atteindre un objectif
to reach new heights
Reaching a very high level or achieving great success.
atteindre des sommets
to achieve one's dreams
Realizing one's aspirations.
atteindre ses rêves

Related Words

to reach
A verb meaning to attain or arrive at a limit or goal.
atteindre
achievement
A noun referring to the act of arriving at or achieving something.
atteinte
reaching
Present participle of the verb atteindre.
atteignant

Slang Meanings

Always succeeding at something
When you give it your all, you always achieve your goal.
Quand tu te donnes à fond, tu atteins toujours ton but.
Reaching a level of blood alcohol concentration
He really reached another level last night.
Il a vraiment atteint un autre niveau hier soir.