French word

accomplir

Pronunciation

IPA/akɔ̃pliʁ/

Meaning

  • verbachieve

Example

J'ai accompli mon objectif cette année.

I achieved my goal this year.

Illustration for accomplir (achieve)

More examples

Il faut accomplir cette tâche.

It is necessary to accomplish this task.

Core concept

A sequence of necessary actions reaches its final step, leaving the planned outcome fully achieved.

Common phrases

  • accomplir une tâche

    accomplish a task

  • accomplir un objectif

    achieve an objective

  • accomplir un projet

    complete a project

  • accomplir des formalités

    complete formalities

Similar words

finir: To finish an activity or piece of work.
terminer: To bring a task or action to completion.
achever: To bring work in progress to a fully finished state.
réaliser: To turn a plan or idea into reality through action.

Definition in French

Réaliser pleinement une action prévue en achevant toutes les étapes nécessaires.

Word origin

The French verb developed from Latin accomplere through Old French, combining ad- 'to' with complere 'to fill', so its basic historical idea is making something complete.

Usage tips

  • For personal fulfillment, French often uses the reflexive form s'accomplir, while accomplir normally concerns an action, duty, or goal.

Other meanings

  • accomplishverb
  • fulfillverb
  • carry outverb

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