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    Atteindre (en. Reach)

    /atɛ̃dr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To succeed in touching or achieving something.
    After years of work, he finally reached his goal.
    Après des années de travail, il a enfin atteint son objectif.
    To arrive at a destination.
    We reached the summit of the mountain at sunrise.
    Nous avons atteint le sommet de la montagne au lever du soleil.
    To reach a certain level or standard.
    This school aims to achieve standards of excellence.
    Cette école vise à atteindre des standards d'excellence.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'attingĕre', which means 'to touch, to reach'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reach new heights
    Achieve exceptional performances or reach high levels.
    atteindre des sommets
    hit a target
    Set a specific goal and achieve it.
    atteindre une cible
    reach cruising speed
    Reach a stable state after an initial phase.
    atteindre sa vitesse de croisière
    reach an audience
    Succeed in engaging or touching a group of people.
    atteindre un public

    Related Words

    infringement
    The act of reaching something.
    atteinte
    attain
    Seeking to reach or touch.
    attaindre
    join
    To gather with someone or something.
    rejoindre
    overcome
    To go beyond a difficulty or obstacle.
    franchir

    Slang Meanings

    To reach a state of relaxation or satisfaction.
    After this day, I'm in a state where I've finally reached chill.
    Après cette journée, je suis dans un état où j'ai enfin atteint le chill.
    To achieve a goal with apparent ease.
    He really went all out to reach his form; it’s like reaching for the stars.
    Il s'est vraiment donné à fond pour atteindre sa forme, c'est du niveau atteindre les étoiles.