Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    L’arrivée (en. The arrival)

    /la.ʁi.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of arriving at a destination.
    The arrival of the train is scheduled for 3 PM.
    L'arrivée du train est prévue à 15 heures.
    The moment when a person or a group of people arrives.
    The arrival of the guests was delayed.
    L'arrivée des invités a été retardée.
    The endpoint of a journey.
    The arrival is marked by a sign.
    L'arrivée est marquée par un panneau.

    Etymology

    The verb form of 'arriver', derived from the Latin 'ad ripam' meaning 'to the shore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the surprise arrival
    Unexpected arrival of someone.
    l'arrivée surprise
    upon arrival
    At the moment one arrives.
    à l'arrivée
    to make a triumphant arrival
    To arrive with flair or with a lot of success.
    faire une arrivée triomphale

    Related Words

    to arrive
    To reach a place.
    arriver
    arriving
    A person who arrives.
    arrivant
    late arrival
    Arrival after the scheduled time.
    arrivée tardive

    Slang Meanings

    Arrival at a place in a spectacular manner.
    He made his arrival in a sports car.
    Il a fait son arrivée en voiture de sport.
    Arrival of a much-anticipated person.
    His grand arrival made a splash at the party.
    Sa grande arrivée a fait sensation à la fête.