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.