Usage Note
ambition is used much like its English counterpart. The adjective ambitieux / ambitieuse means 'ambitious'. The phrase avoir de l'ambition ('to have ambition') is common in professional and personal contexts.
Examples
"Son ambition l'a poussée à réussir."
Natural Translation
Her ambition drove her to succeed.

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