French word

réussite

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeysit/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsuccess

Example

La réussite demande du travail et de la patience.

Success requires work and patience.

Illustration for réussite (success)

More examples

Ils vont fêter la réussite ensemble.

They are going to celebrate the success together.

Core concept

A target reached, leaving a clear sign of progress.

Common phrases

  • connaître la réussite

    experience success

  • fêter la réussite

    celebrate the success

Similar words

succès: The achievement of a desired result or objective.
victoire: A win over an opponent in a conflict or competition.
accomplissement: The completion of work or a task from start to finish.
réalisation: The act of making a plan or hope a reality.

Definition in French

Résultat positif obtenu lorsqu'une action atteint son objectif.

Word origin

French formed réussite from réussir by adding -ite, creating a noun for the outcome or state of succeeding.

Usage tips

  • The related verb réussir normally takes à before an infinitive, as in réussir à faire quelque chose.

Other meanings

  • passingnoun
  • achievementnoun

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