English–French

“arrival” in French

French

Alsovenue · avènement

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁive/

Example

Nous attendons l'arrivée du bus.

We are waiting for the bus's arrival.

Illustration for arrivée (arrival)

How to say “arrival” in French

“Arrival” in French is arrivée.

A person or vehicle reaching its destination, with the movement and the moment of reaching it forming one event.

Full entry for arrivée: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with arrivée

L'arrivée à l'aéroport a été retardée.

The arrival at the airport was delayed.

Tips for using arrivée

  • Arrivée is feminine, so standard forms include une arrivée and l'arrivée, with the article elided before the vowel.

Other French words for “arrival”

feminine nounarrival

La venue du train est retardée.

The train's arrival is delayed.

L'avènement du printemps me rend heureux.

The arrival of spring makes me happy.

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