Succès (en. Success)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The act of achieving a positive or expected result.
His novel was a great success.
Son roman a connu un grand succès.
Popularity or public recognition.
The artist's success propelled him into the spotlight.
Le succès de l'artiste l'a propulsé sur le devant de la scène.
An event that leads to favorable results.
The festival was an unexpected success.
Le festival a été un succès inattendu.

Etymology

From the Latin 'successus', coming from 'succedere' meaning 'to approach, to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to repeat a success
To have a success similar to a previous success.
répéter un succès
to achieve success
To experience a success.
rencontrer le succès
a huge success
A spectacular or unexpected success.
un succès fou

Related Words

success
Achievement of a goal.
réussite
commercial success
Prosperity in business or sales.
succès commercial
resounding success
A widely acknowledged and commented success.
succès retentissant

Slang Meanings

To be in fashion or trendy.
This new trend is a real success.
Cette nouvelle tendance est un vrai succès.
Extremely popular.
The latest movie is a monumental success.
Le dernier film est un succès monumental.