French Conversation · Level 41
75 words
French word
victoire
Pronunciation
IPA/viktwaʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounvictory
Example
Nous avons obtenu la victoire.
We achieved a victory.
More examples
Après une longue bataille, la victoire était évidente.
After a long battle, victory was evident.
Core concept
A hard-earned winning outcome that marks one side's success over a rival.
Common phrases
obtenir la victoire
achieve victory
une victoire écrasante
a crushing victory
Similar words
succès: Success marked by achieving a desired result and receiving favorable recognition.
réussite: Achievement of a goal through the efforts of an individual or group.
Definition in French
Fait d'avoir gagné contre un adversaire lors d'une compétition, d'un combat ou d'une épreuve.
Word origin
The noun victoire is an inherited French development of Latin victoria, whose root is vincere, 'to conquer' or 'to win'.
Usage tips
- For a more conversational statement of the result, French commonly uses gagner, as in on a gagné, while victoire is the corresponding noun.