French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
aboutissement
Pronunciation
IPA/abutisəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounresult
Example
C'est l'aboutissement de nos efforts.
It is the result of our efforts.
More examples
L'aboutissement des négociations a apaisé les tensions.
The conclusion of the negotiations eased tensions.
Core concept
A long path reaching its final gate, with the completed result visible beyond it.
Common phrases
l'aboutissement d'un projet
the completion of a project
l'aboutissement des négociations
the conclusion of negotiations
Similar words
résultat: The result produced by an action or event.
fin: The point where an event or period ends.
Definition in French
Désigne le résultat ou le point d'arrivée d'un processus, d'un travail ou d'une série d'actions.
Word origin
Aboutissement comes from aboutir with the noun-forming suffix -issement; aboutir combines à and bout, giving the idea of reaching an end point.
Usage tips
- The noun commonly uses de for what leads to it, as in 'l'aboutissement de nos efforts', whereas the verb aboutir normally uses à.
Other meanings
- conclusionnoun
- culminationnoun
Opposites
- débutbeginningnoun
- commencementcommencementnoun
Related words
- aboutirculminateverb
- abouticompletedadjective