English–French

“obtaining” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptɑ̃sjɔ̃/

Example

L'obtention d'un passeport prend du temps.

Obtaining a passport takes time.

Illustration for obtention (obtaining)

How to say “obtaining” in French

“Obtaining” in French is obtention.

The end point where effort or a procedure produces a desired outcome.

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

Example sentences with obtention

Pour l'obtention d'un visa, préparez les documents nécessaires.

To obtain a visa, prepare the necessary documents.

Tips for using obtention

  • In ordinary conversation, obtenir is often more natural than obtention, which is especially common in administrative and formal writing.

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