French word

triompher

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁijɔ̃fe/

Meaning

  • verbtriumph over ___

Example

Il a triomphé de son adversaire.

He triumphed over his opponent.

Illustration for triompher (triumph over ___)

More examples

Elle a triomphé de sa timidité.

She triumphed over her shyness.

Core concept

A victor emerging beyond a barrier, with the resistance behind and success secured.

Common phrases

  • triompher de sa timidité

    triumph over one's shyness

Similar words

gagner: Be victorious over an opponent in a competition or match.
vaincre: Conquer an opponent or overcome a problem.
battre: Win against an opponent in a match or dispute.
réussir: Succeed in carrying out a plan or pass an examination.

Definition in French

Surmonter une difficulté ou un obstacle et réussir, signifier qu'on a vaincu un problème ou une résistance.

Word origin

French triompher comes from Latin triumphare, derived from triumphus, the name for a Roman victory celebration and procession, ultimately linked to Greek thriambos.

Usage tips

  • Triompher normally takes de before its opponent, difficulty, or obstacle, as in triompher de son adversaire.

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