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    L'ambition (en. Ambition)

    /lɑ̃.bi.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Desire to achieve a goal, often in terms of career or social status.
    His ambition drove him to work day and night.
    Son ambition l'a poussé à travailler jour et nuit.
    Level of aspiration of a person.
    He has great ambition for his business.
    Il a une grande ambition pour son entreprise.
    Willingness to succeed in a particular field.
    The ambition to be an artist led her to quit her job.
    L'ambition d'être artiste l'a conduite à quitter son emploi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ambitio', meaning 'candidacy, desire for honor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have ambition
    To be full of desires and goals.
    avoir de l'ambition
    a great ambition
    An intense desire for success.
    une grande ambition
    disproportionate ambition
    A desire for success that exceeds reasonable limits.
    ambition démesurée

    Related Words

    ambitious
    A person who seeks to achieve high goals.
    ambitieux
    to aspire
    To have ambition for something.
    ambitionner

    Slang Meanings

    To have long teeth (i.e., to be overly ambitious)
    With his long teeth, he won't stop until he reaches the top.
    Avec ses dents longues, il ne s'arrêtera pas avant d'atteindre le sommet.
    To be on the lookout
    She is always on the lookout to seize good opportunities.
    Elle est toujours aux aguets pour saisir les bonnes opportunités.