Réussite (en. Success)

/ʁe.ʊ.sit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of what has succeeded.
His success in the exams surprised everyone.
Sa réussite dans les examens a surpris tout le monde.
Success in a project or endeavor.
The success of this film was unexpected.
La réussite de ce film a été inattendue.
Achievement of a goal or wish.
He works hard to achieve his personal success.
Il travaille dur pour atteindre sa réussite personnelle.

Etymology

From the verb réussir, derived from Latin 'resuccere', meaning 'to rise again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guaranteed success
Situation where success is guaranteed.
réussite assurée
to rest on one's success
To continue to benefit from already achieved success.
rester sur sa réussite
taste for success
Desire to succeed and accomplish things.
goût de la réussite

Related Words

to succeed
Achieving a goal, having success.
réussir
success
Positive result of an action.
succès
accomplishment
Action of successfully completing a goal or project.
accomplissement

Slang Meanings

To win
He really won with his new business.
Il a vraiment gagné avec sa nouvelle entreprise.
To hit it big
His project hit it big nationally.
Son projet a cartonné au niveau national.
To be on a roll
After his last book, he is on a roll.
Après son dernier livre, il a le vent en poupe.