Atteignirent (en. Reached)

/a.te.ɲi.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Reaching a goal or an outcome.

They reached their goals within the allotted time.

Ils atteignirent leurs objectifs dans le temps imparti.

To touch or have access to something.

They hit the target accurately.

Ils atteignirent la cible avec précision.

To have an impact or influence on someone.

These words reached deep into his heart.

Ces paroles atteignirent profondément son cœur.

From Latin 'attingere', which means 'to touch or to reach'.

reaching a goal

Achieving a specific aim.

atteindre un objectif

reaching the summit

Arriving at the highest point of a mountain or a career.

atteindre le sommet

reaching the cupboard

Managing to grab something from a high place.

atteindre à l'armoire

to reach

Verb meaning to arrive at a place or a goal.

atteindre

reachable

Adjective describing something that can be reached.

atteignable

reached

Past participle of the verb to reach.

atteint

Succeeding in reaching a goal in an informal context.

They finally reached their dreams; it’s the fire!

Ils ont enfin atteint leurs rêves, c'est le feu !

Obtaining something difficult.

Getting that promotion wasn't a given!

Atteindre cette promotion, c'était pas gagné !