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    Triomphait (en. Triumphed)

    /tʁi.ɔ̃.fe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a success or victory in the past.
    He triumphed over his opponents during the tournament.
    Il triomphait sur ses adversaires lors du tournoi.
    To experience great success or rejoice in a victory.
    She triumphed over her difficulties thanks to her determination.
    Elle triomphait de ses difficultés grâce à sa détermination.
    To live a moment of pride or glory.
    The athletes triumphed after winning the gold medal.
    Les athlètes triomphaient après avoir remporté la médaille d'or.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to triumph', derived from the Latin 'triunphare', referencing a brilliant victory.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to triumph over a challenge
    To be successful after overcoming a difficulty.
    triompher d'une épreuve
    to make justice triumph
    To succeed in making fair values recognized and applied.
    faire triompher la justice
    a resounding triumph
    A significant and notable victory.
    un triomphe éclatant

    Related Words

    triumph
    Brilliant success or victory.
    triomphe
    triumphant
    One who triumphs, victorious.
    triomphant
    triumpher
    A person who wins, often with ostentation.
    triomphateur

    Slang Meanings

    Winning the old-fashioned way
    With his style, he always triumphed; it was the old-fashioned way.
    Avec son style, il triomphait toujours, c'était la méthode à l'ancienne.
    Being the boss
    When she presented her project, she triumphed like a true boss.
    Quand elle a présenté son projet, elle triomphait comme une vraie boss.