L'obtenir (en. Get it)

/l‿ɔ.bte.niʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grasp or succeed in having something.
He worked hard to obtain it.
Il a travaillé dur pour l'obtenir.
To receive or acquire through effort or request.
She hopes to obtain it soon.
Elle espère l'obtenir bientôt.
To acquire, to procure something.
We must obtain it before the end of the month.
Nous devons l'obtenir avant la fin du mois.

Etymology

From the verb obtenir, derived from the Latin obtinere.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to obtain it
to succeed in acquiring it.
pour l'obtenir
to obtain it at all costs
to do everything necessary to acquire it.
l'obtenir à tout prix
to obtain it easily
to acquire it without difficulty.
l'obtenir facilement

Related Words

obtenir
To acquire something by an act or effort.
obtenir
obtenu
Which has been acquired by a previous action.
obtenu
obtention
Act of obtaining, or result of obtaining.
obtention

Slang Meanings

To have what it takes.
He knew how to obtain it easily.
Il a su comment l'obtenir facilement.
To scratch for a favor.
He managed to obtain it after a few phone calls.
Il a réussi à l'obtenir après quelques coups de fil.