French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
acquisition
Pronunciation
IPA/akizisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noungetting
Example
L'acquisition du permis est difficile.
Getting a driver's license is difficult.
More examples
L'acquisition de compétences demande du temps.
The acquisition of skills takes time.
Core concept
A door opens and a thing, skill, or right joins someone's holdings.
Common phrases
l'acquisition de compétences
acquisition of skills
une acquisition importante
an important acquisition
Similar words
achat: The act of buying goods or services in exchange for money.
obtention: The act of obtaining a qualification or permit through effort or formal steps.
apprentissage: The gradual gaining of skills or knowledge through learning and practice.
possession: The condition of owning or holding an object or property.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action d'obtenir ou de se procurer quelque chose, que ce soit un bien, une compétence ou un droit.
Word origin
French acquisition comes from Latin acquisitio, from acquirere, meaning to obtain through seeking or effort.
Usage tips
- Acquisition is feminine, so the usual forms are l'acquisition and une acquisition.