Atteignit (en. Reached)
/atɛɲi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To reach something or someone.
He reached the summit of the mountain after much effort.
Il atteignit le sommet de la montagne après d'efforts.
To arrive at a certain state or level.
She reached a high score on the exam.
Elle atteignit un score élevé à l'examen.
To achieve a goal.
The team reached its sales targets this year.
L'équipe atteignit ses objectifs de ventes cette année.
Etymology
From the Latin 'attingere', meaning to touch or reach.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reach one's goal
Achieving one's ambitions or objectives.
atteindre son but
reach new heights
Achieving very high levels of success.
atteindre des sommets
reach an agreement
Coming to an understanding or compromise.
atteindre un accord
Related Words
reach
Basic verb meaning to arrive at a destination or goal.
atteindre
achievement
Feminine noun referring to the action of reaching.
atteinte
reaching
Present participle of 'reach', describing an ongoing action.
atteignant
Slang Meanings
Having succeeded in doing something difficult.
He reached the top of the class, hats off!
Il a atteint le top de la classe, chapeau !