Obtenu (en. Got)

/ɔb.tə.ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been acquired or received by any means.
The obtained document was very helpful.
Le document obtenu a été très utile.
Which results from an effort or a process.
The results obtained from the exam were impressive.
Les résultats obtenus de l'examen étaient impressionnants.
Refers to something that has been accomplished or achieved.
The obtained objectives should be celebrated.
Les objectifs obtenus doivent être célébrés.

Etymology

The verb 'obtenir' comes from the Latin 'obtinere', which means 'to retain' or 'to have in possession'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

based on the obtained data
Based on the information received.
à partir des données obtenues
to have obtained a high score
Having succeeded with a significant grade.
avoir obtenu un score élevé
to obtain a result
Achieving a certain result through efforts.
obtenir un résultat

Related Words

to obtain
Action of procuring something.
obtenir
obtaining
Process of acquisition.
obtention
obtainability
Character of what can be obtained.
obtenabilité

Slang Meanings

Won
I finally got the job, it's heavy, it's really something I earned!
J'ai enfin eu le job, c'est du lourd, c'est vraiment un truc que j'ai gagné !
Caught
Did you get the new smartphone?
T'as chopé le nouveau smartphone ?