D'obtenir (en. To obtain)

/d‿ɔbtenir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To acquire, receive, or procure something.
He succeeded in obtaining the position he wanted.
Il a réussi à d'obtenir le poste qu'il voulait.
To arrive at something through a process or action.
We hope to achieve positive results.
Nous espérons d'obtenir des résultats positifs.
To receive approval or formal agreement.
She obtained permission to start the project.
Elle a d'obtenir l'autorisation de commencer le projet.

Etymology

From the verb 'obtenir' derived from Latin 'obtinere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to achieve success
To succeed in reaching a success.
d'obtenir un succès
to obtain information
To receive or acquire information.
d'obtenir des informations
to achieve a result
To acquire a certain result or consequence.
d'obtenir un résultat

Related Words

obtenir
To acquire, procure something.
obtenir
atteindre
To reach a goal or objective.
atteindre
gagner
Obtaining something through effort or play.
gagner

Slang Meanings

To score something important.
He managed to get the right contact at work.
Il a réussi à d'obtenir le bon contact au travail.
To manage to get away with something.
He obtained a bonus without even asking.
Il a d'obtenir un bonus sans même le demander.