Atteinte (en. Achievement)

/a.tɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Act of reaching a goal or objective.
Achieving professional goals is a priority.
L'atteinte de ses objectifs professionnels est une priorité.
Damage or injury caused to a person.
Harming a person's reputation can be very serious.
L'atteinte à la réputation d'une personne peut être très grave.
Action of touching something.
Hitting a target requires precision.
L'atteinte d'une cible nécessite de la précision.

Etymology

From the verb "atteindre," derived from the Latin 'attingere,' meaning 'to touch.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

invasion of privacy
Violation of a person's personal life.
atteinte à la vie privée
infringement of integrity
Action that affects the state of a person or an object.
atteinte à l'intégrité
violation of rights
Violation of the rights of an individual or a group.
atteinte aux droits

Related Words

To reach
Verb meaning to reach or accomplish.
atteindre
Reachable
That can be reached.
atteignable
Achievement
Action or effect of reaching something.
atteignement

Slang Meanings

Hit rock bottom
He really hit rock bottom after losing his job.
Il a vraiment atteint le fond après avoir perdu son emploi.
To have a setback
He had a setback to his common sense with all these rumors.
Il a eu une atteinte sur son bon sens avec toutes ces rumeurs.