D'arriver (en. To arrive)

/da.ʁi.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To reach a place.
The train is supposed to arrive at 10 o'clock.
Le train doit d'arriver à 10 heures.
To make an appearance or manifest.
She is starting to make her mark in her career.
Elle commence à d'arriver dans sa carrière.
To produce a result or an effect.
This project has achieved its goals.
Ce projet a d'arrivé à ses fins.

Etymology

The word 'arriver' comes from the Old French 'ariver', derived from the Latin 'ad ripam' meaning 'to the shore'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to achieve one's goals
To achieve a desired result.
d'arriver à ses fins
to arrive on time
To be present at a scheduled moment.
d'arriver à temps
to come out of nowhere
To appear without warning.
d'arriver de nulle part

Related Words

arrival
Action of arriving, the moment when one arrives.
arrivée
arrive
Synonymous term with a similar meaning.
arrive

Slang Meanings

To be where one is supposed to be.
You're finally here at the party!
Tu es enfin d'arriver à la fête!
To make a striking entrance.
She really arrived like a star!
Elle a vraiment d'arrivé comme une étoile!