Réussit (en. Succeeds)

/ʁe.ys.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To accomplish something successfully.
She succeeded in earning her diploma.
Elle a réussi à obtenir son diplôme.
To succeed in something with success.
They succeeded in completing the project on time.
Ils ont réussi à terminer le projet à temps.
To manage to achieve a goal.
He succeeded in winning the competition.
Il a réussi à gagner la compétition.

Etymology

From the French verb 'réussir', derived from the Latin 'recedere', meaning 'to return, to withdraw'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pass an exam
To pass an exam successfully.
réussir un examen
to succeed in life
To achieve one's goals or to succeed professionally.
réussir dans la vie
to succeed in doing something
To manage to do something.
réussir à faire quelque chose

Related Words

success
Success or positive outcome of an action.
réussite
succeeding
Someone who is successful or who succeeds.
réussissant
achiever
A person who succeeds.
réussisseur

Slang Meanings

To have flow
He has flow; he always succeeds in his projects.
Il a du flow, il réussit toujours ses projets.
To win
We won this match; we succeeded!
On a gagné ce match, on a réussi !