Réussi (en. Successful)

ʁe.y.si

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has succeeded, who is crowned with success.
His film project was very successful.
Son projet de film a été très réussi.
Who has reached the targeted objective.
It’s an exam that he passed brilliantly.
C'est un examen qu'il a réussi avec brio.
Refers to an action that has been accomplished successfully.
The event was successful due to good organization.
L'événement a été réussi grâce à une bonne organisation.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'réussir', formed from the prefix 'ré-' and the verb 'u̇sser', derived from the Latin 'exsuccere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

succeeded like a soufflé
Refers to a striking success, often unexpected.
réussi comme un soufflé
succeeded wonderfully
Refers to a perfect success.
réussi à merveille
a successful plan
A plan that has been executed successfully.
un plan réussi

Related Words

to succeed
Verb meaning to achieve a happy outcome.
réussir
success
State of a thing that succeeds.
succès
performance
Success of an action, a project.
performance
accomplishment
Completion of a task successfully.
accomplissement

Slang Meanings

To have the wind in one's sails
Since he started his business, he has really had the wind in his sails.
Depuis qu'il a commencé son entreprise, il a vraiment le vent en poupe.
To smash it
His album smashed it right from the release.
Son album a cartonné dès la sortie.