Victoire (en. Victory)
/vik.twaʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Success achieved over an opponent.
The team's victory was spectacular.
La victoire de l'équipe a été magistrale.
Positive result in a competition or election.
The victory in the elections was celebrated by all supporters.
La victoire en élections a été célébrée par tous les partisans.
Feeling of triumph or achievement.
She felt a personal victory in reaching her goals.
Elle a ressenti une victoire personnelle en atteignant ses objectifs.
Etymology
From Latin 'victoria', derived from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to win the victory
To obtain success in a competition.
gagner la victoire
overwhelming victory
A victory by a large margin.
victoire écrasante
to achieve victory
To seize success after effort or struggle.
remporter la victoire
Related Words
victorious
One who wins the victory.
victorieux
winner
One who has won in a competition.
vainqueur
conqueror
One who conquers or triumphs.
conquérant
Slang Meanings
To win brilliantly.
He really knocked it out of the park, a resounding victory!
Il a fait un vrai carton, une victoire éclatante !
To have the upper hand.
This time, it’s him who took the victory!
Cette fois, c'est lui qui a pris la victoire !