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atteindre

reach, attain

verb ah-TAN-druh Less Common

Also means

hit, affect

Usage Note

Atteindre is an irregular verb (conjugated like craindre) meaning to reach a place, a goal, or a level. It also means to hit or affect — la maladie l'a atteint (the illness struck him). Atteindre ses objectifs (to reach one's goals) is a very common expression in professional and educational contexts.

Examples

"Nous avons atteint le sommet à midi."

Natural Translation

We reached the summit at noon.

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