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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