French Conversation · Level 48
74 words
French word
triomphe
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁijɔ̃f/
Meaning
- masculine nounvictory
Example
Le triomphe de l'équipe a fait la joie de la ville.
The team's victory brought joy to the city.
More examples
Après des années d'efforts, c'était son triomphe.
After years of effort, it was his triumph.
Core concept
A decisive achievement placed before the public and met with collective applause.
Common phrases
le triomphe de l'équipe
the team's triumph
un triomphe personnel
a personal triumph
Similar words
victoire: Winning against an opponent in a contest or battle.
succès: A favorable result from an action or undertaking.
Definition in French
Réussite éclatante reconnue publiquement, synonyme d'une victoire célébrée.
Word origin
The French noun triomphe developed from Latin triumphus, a term associated with the ceremonial celebration of a Roman victory.
Usage tips
- The related verb is triompher de, as in triompher d'un adversaire or triompher d'une difficulté.