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    Obtient (en. Obtains)

    /ob.tjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To receive or gain something, such as a result or an object.
    She always gets good grades at school.
    Elle obtient toujours de bonnes notes à l'école.
    To acquire something through means or efforts.
    He gets an appointment with the doctor.
    Il obtient un rendez-vous chez le médecin.
    To reach a certain objective.
    We obtain positive results thanks to our work.
    Nous obtenons des résultats positifs grâce à notre travail.

    Etymology

    The word 'obtains' comes from the verb 'obtain', which has Latin roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to obtain a favorable outcome
    To succeed in asserting one's rights or arguments.
    obtenir gain de cause
    to get it right
    To succeed in receiving what is desired.
    bien obtenir

    Related Words

    obtain
    Verb indicating the action of acquiring something.
    obtenir
    obtaining
    Feminine noun designating the act of obtaining something.
    obtention

    Slang Meanings

    To have what one wants.
    He graduated without too much effort.
    Il a obtenu son diplôme sans trop d'efforts.
    To succeed in a difficult situation.
    She gets the job despite the competition.
    Elle obtient le job malgré la concurrence.