Venu (en. Came)

/v(ə)ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To visit or arrive at a place.

He came to my birthday party.

Il est venu à ma fête d'anniversaire.

To come from somewhere.

This idea comes from outside.

Cette idée vient de l'extérieur.

To arrive for a specific purpose.

She came to discuss the matter.

Elle est venue pour discuter de l'affaire.

Venu is the past participle of the verb 'venir', from the Latin 'venire'.

came into the world

Born, in reference to birth.

venu au monde

came from

Coming from such or such a place.

venu de

came to do

Came for a purpose or with an intention.

venu faire

venir

The original verb, meaning to move towards a certain place.

venir

venue

A place where an event takes place.

venue

come to mind

To remember or think about something.

venir à l'esprit

An expression to mean that someone made an effort or moved for something.

He came all the way here just to say hello, he's a real buddy.

Il est venu jusqu'ici juste pour me dire bonjour, c'est un vrai pote.

Used to indicate that something has become popular or trendy.

This style has really come, everyone loves it.

Ce style est vraiment venu, tout le monde l'adore.