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.