Atteint (en. Reached)

/atɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To reach; to achieve a goal.
He achieved his goal in the competition.
Il a atteint son objectif dans la compétition.
To touch or hit someone or something.
The tree was struck by lightning.
L’arbre a été atteint par la foudre.
adjective
Who has suffered damage or negative effects.
The building was struck by the storm.
Le bâtiment a été atteint par la tempête.
Who has reached a certain level.
He has reached a high level of skill.
Il est atteint d’un niveau de compétence élevé.

Etymology

The word 'atteint' comes from the verb 'atteindre', of Latin origin 'attingere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

affected by illness
Suffering from an illness.
atteint de maladie
to reach a peak
To reach a peak.
atteindre un sommet
affected by sadness
Affected by sadness.
atteint par la tristesse

Related Words

to reach
To achieve a goal or touch something.
atteindre
attainment
Action of touching or undergoing damage.
atteinte
reaching
Who succeeds in reaching.
atteignant

Slang Meanings

To have reached an unstable mental state.
He is a bit off after all this stress.
Il est un peu atteint après tout ce stress.
To be in difficulty or in an embarrassing situation.
She was really shaken after that rejection.
Elle était vraiment atteinte après ce râteau.