French Conversation · Level 145
30 words
French word
exploit
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksplwa/
Meaning
- masculine nounfeat
Example
Gagner cette coupe est un exploit.
Winning this cup is a feat.
More examples
Elle a fait un exploit en terminant le marathon.
She achieved a feat by finishing the marathon.
Core concept
A difficult, often one-time feat becomes proof of the doer's exceptional courage or skill.
Common phrases
réaliser un exploit
achieve a feat
un exploit inattendu
an unexpected feat
Similar words
succès: A desired outcome that brings praise or satisfaction.
réussite: Successful completion of something with the expected result.
accomplissement: The completion of a planned task or piece of work.
fait: An act or event that actually happened.
Definition in French
Réalisation exceptionnelle, souvent unique, qui témoigne de la valeur, du courage ou de l'adresse de celui qui l'a accomplie.
Word origin
The modern noun developed from Old French espleit, itself linked to Latin explicitum, 'completed', as a word for a completed result came to mean a distinguished deed.
Usage tips
- The final t in exploit is silent, and the word is pronounced roughly like 'ex-plwah'.
Other meanings
- achievementnoun
Opposites
- échecfailurenoun
- insuccèslack of successnoun
Related words
- exploiterexploitverb
- exploitationexploitationnoun