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    D'achever (en. To complete)

    [daʃeve]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something to an end.
    He finished his book after years of work.
    Il a achevé son livre après des années de travail.
    To complete something.
    The construction of the house was completed in April.
    La construction de la maison a été achevée en avril.
    To kill someone or something definitively.
    He first injured the rival before finishing him off.
    Il a d'abord blessé le rival avant de l'achever.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word d'achever comes from the verb 'achever' which originates from the Latin 'ad capere' meaning 'to take until'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complete a task
    To complete or finalize a task.
    achever une tâche
    to finish a project
    To finish an ongoing project.
    achever un projet
    to be finished off
    To be killed or put to death.
    se faire achever

    Related Words

    finished
    That is finished or completed.
    achevé
    completion
    The action of finishing something.
    achevement
    finishable
    That can be finished.
    achevable

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely exhausted.
    After that meeting, I am finished.
    Après cette réunion, je suis d'achevé.
    To put an end to a difficult situation.
    He decided to end that toxic relationship.
    Il a décidé d'achever cette relation toxique.